If you ever doubted that fire was alive, that water could smile, that the very stones could dance, then doubt no more: Paperhand Puppet Intervention, a band of artists, musicians and craftspeople, ...

Paperhand Puppet Intervention is getting back on its feet after the destruction of Tropical Storm Chantal. The group is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new show called "The Gift." It tells the ...

Althea Clayton, a puppeteer with Paperhand Puppet Intervention, looks out from a river puppet during a rehearsal for the organization’s show, “The Gift,” on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at the Forest ...

On a sweltering August evening in Chapel Hill, the sun cascaded through the trees of Battle Park as community members walked down the stone steps of the Forest Theatre. Families shared stories and ...

Paperhand Puppet Intervention and Grammy nominees Pierce and Nnenna Freelon are performing a show Wednesday at DPAC called, “Where Our Spirits Reside.” Giant puppets are teaming up with a couple of ...

It features puppets of all kinds and sizes, live music and a new story. This year, the show is called "Of Wings and Feet." Paperhand Puppet Intervention opens its annual summer show this weekend at ...

Here’s your weekend family fun! Check WRAL.com's Out & About calendar for information about other events across the region. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s 13th annual puppet pageant, called City ...

Inside Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s studio in the heart of Saxapahaw, visitors and arts lovers are encouraged and invited to come by and get their hands dirty. Paperhand Puppet Intervention has ...

The creature looks out, a carefree expression on its face, as three interns gather to make an incision around its skull, from ear to ear. Then, they slice down the center of the creature’s throat and ...

The Paperhand Puppet Intervention creates giant puppets out of recycled materials. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention creates giant puppets out of recycled materials. Based in Saxapahaw, this group ...