Pooh is a lovable bear and loyal friend. He is optimistic, courageous, and hopeful; always seeing the best in everybody. Described as "a bear of very little brain," but also "a bear of very big heart." The Pooh puppet is bunraku inspired and combines additional elements of hand puppetry. Must be confident in characterization and be able to physicalize the puppet and character. All dialogue and songs are performed live onstage by the puppeteer, and must be able to recreate Pooh's voice and sing live. Vocal Range: Baritone (G2 - F4). OPEN ETHNICITY

PIGLET can be timid and shy but always wants to help out his friends. Though he often is hesitant to begin an adventure he always overcomes his fears and is actually "a rather useful animal." The Piglet puppet is a hand puppet and body movements are controlled by the puppeteer's other hand.
ROO: is very curious and spirited. He loves to bounce with Tigger and always wants to be part of the group's adventures, despite his age. The Roo puppet is a hand puppet and body movements are controlled by the puppeteer's other hand.
KANGA is gentle, loving, and mature; she is a very calming presence among the other characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. She is Roo's mother, and brings those motherly tendencies to the rest of the group. The Kanga puppet is a large hand puppet and body movements are controlled by the puppeteer's other hand
Must be confident in characterization and be able to physicalize the puppet and character. All dialogue and songs are performed live onstage by the puppeteer, and must be able to recreate the voices and sing live. Vocal Range: Contralto (F3-D5). OPEN ETHNICITY