The new back pack works well, the addition of the second layer of plastazote hugging the hips helps the actor wearing the back pack balance the weight. for this fitting only one addition performer supported the weight with both support poles, this worked however it will work better with two performers, taking a pole each either side of the puppet spreading the weight outwards rather than taking it backwards.
Actor is confident in the new support poles. Actor tends to sway and dip puppet as part of the performance this may look sudden however it does not mean he isn't in control of the weight and operation of the puppet.
practice will be needed with the other performers to get the feel for supporting the puppet - very clear communication needed between all performers operating the puppet on turning the puppet and who should be taking weight and when
- Change tray
- ADD strap on hips
- Second Layer of plastazote works well
- lower poles work well
- add padding to small of the back to fill new gap and give support. (foam from spider)
- Take some of the fibre glass out of the bottom two rings of the body making it longer like the top ring.
- Try Moving the body piece closer to the shoulders
- Legs need rings, the knee joints work well. very animated when the performer walks.
Great impact from far away. Really shows the scale of the puppet.
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