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iPhone for Puppeteers 2026 — Show Workflow + Workshop
Puppeteers manage entire troupes of characters, complex shows, school visits, and ongoing repair. The iPhone is the modern puppeteer’s essential tool — here is the troupe-tested setup.
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Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show prep | Notes per show | Script + blocking | Per-venue tweaks |
| Puppet inventory | Photos + Notes | Costume tracking | Repair history |
| Repair logs | Notes per puppet | Maintenance schedule | Touring durability |
| School visits | Calendar + paperwork | Background checks | Education programs |
| Rehearsal video | iPhone + iCloud | Self-review | Manipulation feedback |
| Sales | Square, Squarespace | Tickets + merch | Direct revenue |
Show prep workflow
Notes per show: script, blocking, character entrances, music cues, prop placement. Per-venue tweaks (stage size, lighting, audience). Voice Memos for character voice consistency. Apple Pencil + iPad for stage diagrams.Puppet inventory + character tracking
Photos of every puppet with character info, dimensions, fabric, mechanism. Smart Albums by show. Tour packing checklists in Reminders. Damaged puppet flagged for repair. Inventory at $200-1000+ per puppet — tracking matters.Repair + maintenance logs
Notes per puppet: fabric tears, mechanism failures, foam crumbling. Repair priorities. Pre-show inspection checklist. After-tour maintenance window. Photos before/after repair for future reference.School visit logistics
Calendar with school visits, contact teacher, contract pricing, audience size. Background check paperwork in Files. Mileage logging for tax deduction. Curriculum tie-ins (themes, age-appropriate).Rehearsal video review
iPhone records rehearsals. Watch back for manipulation precision (mouth sync, body movement, gaze direction). Year-over-year reveals craft growth. Slow-motion catches subtle issues. Critical for performer growth.Touring + travel logistics
Apple Maps for venue routing. Hotel booking. Per diem tracking. Apple Watch for show-time cuing during call-and-response shows. Expense tracking for tour deductions.Marketing + ticket sales
Square POS for ticket booth. Squarespace for show booking. Mailchimp for newsletter. Reels of behind-scenes puppet construction. School outreach via email + Calendar.Mail-In Repair Service
Don't have time to wait for Apple? We offer mail-in repair with overnight return shipping.