Michael Schickhaus is a puppet and special effect master from Germany, now based in Westport. He is also a builder, prop master, stage and set designer, and a specialist in mechanical and pyro technic effects.

Veronica Heierth-Hug is also from Germany, and has studied Architecture and fine arts.
She has been involved in theatre and puppetry arts, as well as being a painter, story writer, designer and teacher.