I'm not talking about definitions, but verbs to describe the use of puppets. Ie. play, experiment, etc. I want to collect a list of words that people would typically use when performing/building/teaching.

manipulate
carve
string
glue

proportion
silhouette
joint

action
conflict
event

Focus
Tempo
Beat

inspiration, creativity, whimsy... cant think of any more right now ill think about it and post more later.

Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, "Puppet"ational......HaHa, sorry, couldn't resist 

Thanks all! It's interesting to see the different kinds of ideas we have about puppetry: Abdolos included some musical concepts, which I think is quite unusual, but certainly apt.

transforming
escapist
whimsical
visual
imagination

flexible
structure
pose
creation

And mostly for me...
burns (recent hot glue injury!)
needle injuries
frustration
time
learning
addiction! 
 

Thanks for those words Lizzie. I like the word 'whimsical'.

I wonder if the above words could make a great word salad...

Whimsical tempo carve
Glue beat celebrational
Addiction manipulate inspiration
 

dramatic
highly charged
passion driven

Thanks Joy - I missed this when you originally posted it.

From my perspective, Christian puppetry is done by Christian theatrical performers who use puppets to teach God's Word.

Verbs I would use are: teach, learn, inculcate, demonstrate, show, exemplify, entertain, encourage, etc.

Thanks Terry!