What Multi-Person Puppetry Teaches About Teamwork - Kelsey Kato

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/what-multi-person-puppetry-teaches-about-teamwork-kelsey-kato/ What happens when three or four performers must work together to bring a single character to life? Multi-person puppetry demands extraordinary coordination, trust, and communication, making it a fascinating laboratory for understanding how people share responsibility without competing for control.Kelsey Kato is a puppeteer and educator who has explored collaborative performance through his work with Rogue Artists Ensemble in Los Angeles and as a performer and guide for Noah's Ark, the award-winning interactive exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center. His experience creating performances that rely on multiple puppeteers offers a unique perspective on how teams communicate through movement, timing, and attention rather than words alone.In this episode, you'll learn:What multi-person puppetry reveals about effective teamworkHow nonverbal communication helps teams coordinate complex workWhy clear cues and shared timing build trust under pressureHow creating a strong foundation allows others to contribute their best ideasWhy choosing to support someone else's lead can strengthen the entire group's performanceResourcesSkirball Cultural Centerwww.skirball.orgRogue Artists Ensemblewww.rogueartists.org Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support