I figured this would be the best place to make my first post. As the subject suggests i am quite new to this site and to puppets in general. My wife is the children's pastor for our church and I have been entrusted with the task of running the puppet program.

While at first I looked at it as just another job that needed doing i have come to enjoy it to an extreme i wasn't expecting. I am now looking to broaden my puppetry horizons. I figured the best place to start would be a place like this. Any tips and hints would be wonderful.

Thanks,
Sverre

Welcome to Puppets and Stuff!  We have quite a few folks who run puppet programs at their church.  I am sure they well be along soon to welcome you. In the mean time if you browse the forums I am sure you'll find lost of past post that would be helpful to you. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification on anything.

Hello Sverre, welcome to puppets and stuff!!! it looks like you've been bitten by the puppet bug, join the club!! I'm sure we can be of assistance with your puppetry requirements, feel free to ask and you'll no doubt get a massive amount of help, tips ad advice, but browse the site also, because you would be surprised at what has been discussed here before, you may even get your answers without having to ask!! but nonetheless ask away.

my work is predominately christian puppetry, so i hope i can be of assistance!!

Ben.

Welcome to Puppets and stuff.................... get settled in and look around at the different post and ideas. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Take a look in my gallery they are a few freebies available that you may or may not find useful.

BD

Welcome!! My husband and I have directed the puppet program at our church for years. It is GREAT fun but also a lot of work! You will love it! This year we have 14 puppeteers! The most we have EVER had! I am happy to answer any questions but the best way to start is to just jump right in!

Hello Sverre,

Welcome to the forum. I've been directing puppet teams for years and have never gotten over it. Puppets are fun to work and they still impact children, teens, and adults. We did a simple play in Junior Church on Sunday and the children were all focused on what the puppets had to say.

Like the others above, if I can be of help, please don't hesitate to ask.