Let's put on a shadow show!

Let's create a shadow puppet show!

Sketch and Cut: Draw your characters on cardboard. Think animals, people, or even fantastical creatures!

Attach and Pose: Cut out the characters and attach a small, rolled-up piece of paper to the back. Slip your index finger through the roll to make the character's head.

Body Language: Use your hand to form the character's body. For instance, your middle finger and thumb can be a bear's paws.

The Screen: Hang a white sheet or piece of paper on a wall or door.

The Light: Place a lamp behind the screen, shining directly onto it.

The Performance Space: Position yourself between the lamp and the screen.