"I hope our efforts will make it easier for the puppetry work to shine."
When Tracey Conner died in June, the future of MicheLee Puppets — the educational puppetry company that was her life’s work and reached more than 2 million students over nearly 40 years — was in doubt.
But after months of behind-the-scenes discussions, the puppets — and Conner’s legacy — will be saved through a deal reached with Orlando Family Stage. The theater, which specializes in shows for young audiences, announced Thursday that it has acquired the assets of the small nonprofit and is committed to keeping alive its mission of helping youngsters cope with the world around them through the puppetry arts.
Representatives from both boards of directors met Tuesday afternoon to formally sign off on the deal.
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