Sicilian Puppet Theater Mimic
S
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
- Simple stick puppets or hand-drawn puppet cutouts on sticks
- A small table as a stage edge
HOW TO PLAY
1
One player performs a short silent scene using two puppets, acting out a simple conflict like a duel or an argument.
2
The audience must guess the story being told using only the puppets' movements.
3
After a correct guess, the performer reveals the storyline and passes the puppets to a new performer.
4
New performers may invent entirely new mini-dramas each round.
5
Continue until everyone who wants a turn performing has had one.