Paul Mesner News Today

Since the retirement of Mesner Puppet Theater creator Paul Mesner, the nonprofit arts organization moved to a new home and rebranded as What If Puppets. They're also doubling down on a new focus: early childhood education.

KC Auction Company The largest set in the auction is "The Mikado," based on the comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera. There are 23 characters in the set, and the Mikado puppet stands 93" tall with the rod. Dozens of puppets and sets from Paul Mesners collection will find new owners in an online auction. Last year, the Mesner Puppet Theater departed from its longtime home in Hyde Park for a new location not far away. Not everyone left, though. A host of characters beloved by children and adults s...