Puppeteer

usgb/ˌpʌpɪˈtɪr/
noun

A person who operates a puppet.

The puppeteer makes the puppets move as if they were live creatures.
Visual representation of "puppeteer" - A person who operates a puppet

Often appears as...

  • professional puppeteer
  • talented puppeteer
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Performance Art

The term often relates to entertainment, such as in theaters, TV, or street performances.

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We watched a puppeteer at the street fair.
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Skillful Expression

A good puppeteer uses movements to express emotions or tell a story without words.

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The skilled puppeteer brought laughter and tears through the puppet show.
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Behind the Scenes

The puppeteer is usually hidden from the audience, making the puppets look alive.

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She realized the puppeteer had been behind the curtain the whole show.
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