Since she was a little girl growing up in Tucson, Julie Orrico has been drawn to art. After creating cartoons and participating in theater in school, she entered the world of puppetry. Six years ago, ...

The puppets have a commanding presence at Cynthia Von Orthal’s Evanston studio. And how could they not? Whether they’re being ...

For children facing serious medical conditions, the hospital can be a confusing and scary place. Unfamiliar people, weird machines, and strange sounds can be startling and uncomfortable. Which is why ...

Quarantine has made us do things we never thought we’d do, from finishing long-overdue projects to binge watching new television shows and baking bread — or creating digital puppet shows based on ...