Giant Marionette Crew
Nine controls, one giant puppet and a team that has to move in sync.
About
Giant Marionette Crew is part engineering challenge, part comedy show. Teams collect their kits and props, then study the construction instructions together.
They split into sub-teams to build the different parts of the puppet. The pieces are assembled, the controls attached and the figure decorated, until it stands taller than the people who made it.
Then the real challenge begins. Using nine controllers, the team stands the puppet up and tries to make it perform simple human actions. Every movement takes several people working in sync, so even a wave has to be broken into careful steps.
Each team becomes a command center, aiming to wow colleagues with a smooth, effortless performance. In the finale, every puppet attempts a popular dance move, and the room usually erupts.
Learning outcomes
Giant Marionette Crew involves everyone in strategy and project planning, both while building the puppet and while bringing it to life.
Moving the puppet takes sharp teamwork, crystal-clear communication and constant process improvement. Because nobody can move it alone, every person's contribution is visible and valued, and teams that assign a lead for each movement improve fast.
But it is not all serious business. Picture each person controlling a different body part while the team tries to walk, wave or blow a kiss, and you can imagine the laughter.
The finale keeps the fun going. Along the way, teams see how a complex task becomes doable when it is broken into small steps and everyone plays their part in perfect time. Groups are usually still laughing about it weeks later.
Program flow
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Unpack and plan
Teams collect their kits and review the construction instructions together.
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Build in parallel
Sub-teams build different parts of the puppet at the same time.
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Assemble
The puppet is put together, its controls attached and the figure decorated.
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Bring it to life
Using nine controllers, teams practice making the puppet walk, wave and move.
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Dance finale
Every puppet performs a popular dance move for the whole group.
What is included
Included
- Professional facilitation team
- Puppet building kits and props
- Decorating materials
- Rehearsal coaching
- Finale performance
Not included
- Venue rental fees
- Catering and beverages
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ground transportation
- Custom printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can participate?
We run it for groups of 10 to 500, divided into smaller teams.
How long does it run?
Most sessions run about 3 hours.
Do we need artistic or puppetry skills?
No. Teams follow clear instructions, and learning to move the puppet together is half the fun.
Is it an indoor or outdoor activity?
Both. We can run it indoors, outdoors or a mix of the two, depending on your venue.
How many people control each puppet?
Each puppet has nine controllers, so it takes a lot of hands to make it move.
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