Our Mission Von Orthal Puppets is composed of a group of Chicago-based artists dedicated to bringing children and adults quality cultural experiences in the puppetry arts. Von Orthal Puppets has been captivating audiences for over a decade with a unique combination of traditional European, Japanese and American puppetry techniques. The Von Orthal Puppets style blends imagination, music and story with expressively alive characters and a refined artistic quality. Our Offerings > Adult Classes > Community Programs - Youth Puppet Creation Workshops - Youth Interactive Education Program - Touring Shows