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Re: puppeteering pains
You should always make sure you have lots of water to prevent dehyradation and always, always stretch and warm-up properly before you perform.
Generally speaking, you shouldn't perform or puppeteer non-stop for hours on end without some kind of rest break - it's really not healthy and anyone who engages a puppeteer expecting a "non-stop" performance for hours on end is taking advantage of you. Much like dancers, professional puppeteers who are members of performer's guilds or unions have mandatory rest periods written in to their contracts.
You should always make sure when you are engaged as a puppeteer you get mandatory rest periods - at least 5 or 10 minutes for each hour of performance is usually standard. This is especially cruitial if you are doing mascot-style costumes/puppets in warm or humid conditions.
You should always make sure you have lots of water to prevent dehyradation and always, always stretch and warm-up properly before you perform.
Generally speaking, you shouldn't perform or puppeteer non-stop for hours on end without some kind of rest break - it's really not healthy and anyone who engages a puppeteer expecting a "non-stop" performance for hours on end is taking advantage of you. Much like dancers, professional puppeteers who are members of performer's guilds or unions have mandatory rest periods written in to their contracts.