Turkish Karagöz Shadow Puppet Duel
T
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
- A lamp or flashlight
- A stretched sheet
- Simple cut-out figures on sticks
HOW TO PLAY
1
Set the light source facing the sheet with performers positioned behind it.
2
Each puppeteer controls one witty character, moving them close to the sheet for sharp shadows.
3
Players improvise a short comedic exchange between their two characters, trading playful jabs.
4
The audience in front of the sheet laughs and reacts, cheering for the funnier lines.
5
Swap characters or performers between scenes so different players get a turn at the dialogue.