It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Cummings last Thursday. Jean had worked at Théâtre de l'Œil for nearly 40 years, both as a craftsman and as a puppeteer. He was a man with a heart like few others, a pillar and mentor to us …

When he sets out to work on a new show, set designer Richard Lacroix gathers his pencils and draws. Guided by the story, he draws characters, jots down a few thoughts, and creates an outline for the set design, with no thought for what it will all become later on. …