"Ventriloquism, or ventriloquy, is a performance act of stagecraft in which a person (a ventriloquist) creates the illusion that their voice is coming from elsewhere..."
A type of puppetry that involves a puppet that appears to be speaking and interacting with the audience, but is actually being voiced by the puppeteer.
Choosing a puppet: This includes the different types of puppets available, materials used, and factors to consider when choosing the right puppet for you.
Creating a character: This involves developing a distinct character for your puppet such as a voice, personality, and mannerisms.
Manipulating the puppet: This includes learning basic techniques for hand and mouth movements to give the puppet lifelike movements.
Vocal techniques: This involves learning different techniques to effectively project your voice while also controlling the puppet's mouth.
Stage presence: Learning how to captivate an audience with your puppet and developing a stage persona.
Script writing: Developing scripts for your performances and including the puppet's personality in the dialogue.
Comedy: Incorporating humor and comedy into your performances.
Storytelling: Telling engaging stories using your puppet as the main character.
Audience engagement: Learning how to interact with your audience and involve them in the performances.
Props and staging: Utilizing props and creating effective staging for your performances.
Costume and makeup: Creating and selecting appropriate costumes and makeup for your character and performance.
Marketing and business: Understanding the business aspects of ventriloquism, including marketing yourself, booking performances, and managing finances.
History of ventriloquism: Understanding the roots and evolution of ventriloquism.
Contemporary ventriloquism: Becoming familiar with current and popular ventriloquists and their styles.
Ethics and professionalism: Maintaining professionalism and ethical standards in your performances.
Hand Puppets: Puppets that are manipulated using one hand to control the head movements and the other hand to manage the arms.
Rod Puppets: Puppets with a rod running down their spine to provide support and allow the puppeteer to control its movements.
Marionettes: Puppets that are suspended by strings or wires and are controlled from above.
Full-Body Puppets: Puppets that cover the entire body of the puppeteer and are manipulated using rods or other internal mechanisms.
Finger Puppets: Small puppets that fit on one finger and are often used in storytelling or as a visual aid.
Shadow Puppets: Puppets that cast a shadow on a screen using a light source behind them.
Muppet-style Puppets: Puppets that are made of foam and covered in fabric, often used in television and film productions.
Dummy Puppets: Puppets that are made to look like a human being, often used in ventriloquism performances.
Glove Puppets: Puppets that cover the entire hand and are often used for children's entertainment.
Animatronics: Puppets that are electronically controlled and can move and speak on their own.
"...usually a puppeteered prop known as a 'dummy'."
"The act of ventriloquism is ventriloquizing..."
"...and the ability to do so is commonly called in English the ability to 'throw' one's voice."
"...creates the illusion that their voice is coming from elsewhere..."
"...usually a puppeteered prop known as a 'dummy'."
"Ventriloquism, or ventriloquy..."
"...the ability to do so is commonly called in English the ability to 'throw' one's voice."
"...a person (a ventriloquist) creates the illusion that their voice is coming from elsewhere..."
"...is a performance act of stagecraft..."
"...a puppeteered prop known as a 'dummy'."
"...in English the ability to 'throw' one's voice."
"Ventriloquism, or ventriloquy, is a performance act of stagecraft..."
"...a puppeteered prop known as a 'dummy'."
"The act of ventriloquism is ventriloquizing..."
"...the ability to do so is commonly called in English the ability to 'throw' one's voice."
"Ventriloquism, or ventriloquy, is a performance act of stagecraft..."
"...a puppeteered prop known as a 'dummy'."
"The act of ventriloquism is ventriloquizing..."
"...the ability to do so is commonly called in English the ability to 'throw' one's voice."