A huge humpback whale is among the mysterious creatures inhabiting String and Shadow Puppet Theater’s “Ship of Fools.” Courtesy of String and Shadow Puppet Theater String and Shadow Puppet Theater’s ...

As part of a celebration of 50 years of creations, Dell’Arte International brings back String & Shadow Puppet Theater for its new, all-ages show, “Or So It Would Seam,” Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in ...

String and Shadow Puppet Theater’s fifth annual al fresco show, “Or So It Would Seam,” boldly goes where the Olympia troupe has never gone before: to outer space, following the voyage of a starship ...

In many a generation, and nearly everywhere in the world, puppets are a given. But if you’re only familiar with the old-school, fuzzy-wuzzy hand puppets that were once so popular in the U.S., or Miss ...

Here are five bizarre college majors from around the world. Let your imagination set sail with a ship full of mimes, puppeteers and musicians from String and Shadow Puppet Theater. “Ship of Fools: A ...

Joyce Depaw loves to perform. When she was younger, Depaw and her wife decided to hit the road and become clowns for 13 years, learning new skills to entertain guests. Depaw formerly made puppets as a ...

Those reserved about the level of entertainment they might get from mere puppets should be reminded that the creativity within this profession has intensified in recent years. Watching ...

While some puppets are enjoying success on the stage, the intricate skills required for long-string marionettes mean they are ...