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Catskill Puppet Theater

Since 1979, John Potocnik and Carol Mandigo, co-founders of the Catskill Puppet Theater, have been touring internationally, enchanting young and old with their delightful musical productions! Combining backgrounds in art, music, drama and American folk culture they are one of the nation's finest touring companies, receiving accolades from such premiere venues as the Calgary, Winnepeg and Ottawa International Children's Festivals, The New England Puppetry and Family Theater Series, the New York State Museum's Kid's Series and hundreds more schools, libraries, fairs and festivals.

Able to set up indoors or out, the Catskill Puppet Theater shines equally on a big stage or a festival lawn. Their full sets, colorful scenery and large, beautiful puppets transform even the simplest environment into a fantasy world rich with wonder and excitement!

The Catskill Puppet Theater takes great pride in carrying on in the living tradition of the old traveling puppet troupes, bringing high quality children's theater to over 75,000 people each year!

Shows

Hiawatha(Study Guide -- PDF File)
Using Full sets, exquisitely crafted puppets and accompanied by Native American flute and drum, this enchanting play is based on the life of the great Iroquois hero, Hiawatha.

The Villain's Moustache (Study Guide -- PDF File)
This lively show is a traditional old-time melodrama featuring 2 ½ foot tall rod puppets with animated mouths, eyes and eyebrows!

The Town that Fought Hate (Study Guide -- PDF File)
Working with Dr. Janice Cohn, Catskill Puppet Theater has created a captivating production based on Dr. Cohn's award-winning book "The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate"

Sister Rain and Brother Sun (Study Guide -- PDF File)
This musical nature-tale features lots of audience participation and Brother Sun, a huge, talking sun face seven feet in diameter with moveable mouth and eyes!

The Willow Girl (Study Guide -- PDF File)
When a Young Chinese Girl immigrates to the American frontier, she finds herself facing discrimination in a swirl of other immigrants and cultures.

Ivan's Three Wishes (Study Guide -- PDF File)
This is a story of a loveable Russian peasant who is always wishing for things he doesn't have.

The Lion's Whiskers (Study Guide -- PDF File)
A delightful musical adaptation of a traditional Ethiopian folktale, this show features a charming cast of characters as well as our favorite African Animals!