Calliope Puppets Products

Crow Marionette

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Simple painted wood, 4 short strings, so hard to tangle, with wooden control.
Height: 20", w/strings 28", wingspan 8"
Weight: 2 lb.

Sheep Royalty

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Papier maché head over stirofoam, rod below head, sleeve space in fabric so puppeteer's hand may be character's hand
Length: top of head - bottom of cloth 53"
Weight: 2 lbs.
$75/all three

Genie

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Life size, to floor, fabric covered carved polyfoam head, opening mouth, one stuffed hand, puppeteer's hand inside right glove for character's hand, polyfoam shoulders, opening in back to support weight and operate mouth with left hand.
head-bottom of cloth 5'
top of head - fingertip 42"
shoulder width 18"
Weight: 3.5 lbs.

Pig

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Full body hand puppet, mouth works, polyfoam, fabric, clothing
Length: 35", 14" shoulders
Weight: 4 lbs.

Country Woman 2

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Papier Mache head and hands, misc. materials body frame, thrift store clothes, rod manipulates head and holds puppet weight, direct manipulation hand(s), one hand some insect damage.
Height: 30", 10" shoulders
Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Country Woman 1

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Neoprene face, authentic bonnet, dress made of real feedbag fabric, rod manipulates head and holds puppet weight, puppeteer's bare right hand becomes puppet's right hand, through sleeve, puppet's left hand "in pocket"
Height: 34" shoulders 11" wide
Weight: 2lb.

Corn Costume

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Costume for a short segment, featuring footwork (two leaves serve as arms). Built for adult. Can see out mouth. Polyfoam sheet covered in fabric.
Fit me @ 5'10", 140lbs.
Height: 63" x 23" wide at shoulders
Weight: 2.2lbs

Carrot Costume

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Costume for a short segment, featuring footwork (has no arms). Built for adult. Can see out mouth. Polyfoam sheet covered in fabric.
Fit me @ 5'10", 140lbs.
Height: 63" x 23" wide at shoulders
Weight: 2.2lbs

Bear Mask

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Bear Body Mask: A unique design for a character who needed to use both paws, and interact with large puppets in proscenium stage. Easy to take off and on, space to wear headset mic inside, can manipulate props with "paws", very effective on stage. Polyfoam and fake fur, screen over eye holes. Very lightweight, but warm inside - great for a winter outdoor show up north!
Height: 32", head 7.5"
Weight: 1.8lbs

Anchor Woman

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Made for an adult, political show, papier maché over stirofoam, misc. materials body, thrift store clothes, blond wig.rod manipulates head and holds puppet weight, wood control rod from right elbow (left wrist suspended with clear string).
Height: 40 ", head width 6.5 "
Weight: (mainly the clothes, which can be changed) 3.4lbs.

Conflict Resolution through Puppetry

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Choices in Conflict Resolution: Win/Lose, Lose/Lose, or Win/Win

by Karen Konnerth (interactive DVD and teacher manual).

Car-Pets

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Stuck in traffic? A "Car-pet" in the glove box entertains restless kids, grumpy carpool mates, or the rude guy in the car next to you. Designed with smaller heads for child hands, the stretchy fleece allows a medium adult hand to operate comfortably as well. $20 or 2 for $30

Mark Twain

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:48 -0700

Life size miming puppet with polyfoam head, covered in fabric, airbrushed. Light foam body and stuffed hands with strap underneath for manipulation and prop grasping, includes ubiquitous cigar in hand.

Length: head top - fingertips about 3'
Weight: 2 lbs