In front of a group of children, puppet shows can present fables with a moral of the story, teach different subjects using puppetry as the medium, and entertain the children with skits, comedy, and music. Puppet shows, the traditional children's entertainment, are back in demand with the same techniques but with a host of new stories, contemporary topics, and of course dolls and puppets that attract today’s generation.
Says one puppeteer, “From birthday parties to traditional events and even at the summer camps, the demand for puppet shows is increasing day by day. In fact, many of the parents are preferring to go for puppet shows as compared to magic shows just because of the storytelling aspect involved in it.”
For any art to survive, changing with the times is something very important, and children's birthday puppet shows are no different. Today, puppet shows are also a common feature in schools, library shows, and other events featuring kid's entertainment. One such place that holds regular puppet shows has recorded an increase in the number of children of all ages watching the shows. Surprisingly, a huge population of senior citizens has been coming to watch the puppet shows.
Another area where puppet shows are making their mark is social awareness. As another puppeteer puts it, "Puppet shows in New York featuring subjects like dealing with shyness and peer-pressure, caring for nature, and to respect the feelings of others are becoming very popular."
