Here’s the epic tale of New York City’s water supply presented in the elemental beauty of mask & puppet theatre. This sequel to the company’s original 1999 production continues the story into the 21st century, revealing the ecosystem of the Catskill mountain forest and introducing a new generation of watershed stewards confronting the challenges of climate change and monumental infrastructure repair needed to keep the water clean.

Learn more about the Beacon Pumpkin Festival here! Hosted by the Beacon Sloop Club.

Free public performance made possible by the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund.

Here’s the epic tale of New York City’s water supply presented in the elemental beauty of mask & puppet theatre. This sequel to the company’s original 1999 production continues the story into the 21st century, revealing the ecosystem of the Catskill mountain forest and introducing a new generation of watershed stewards confronting the challenges of climate change and monumental infrastructure repair needed to keep the water clean.

Contact the Tribeca Box Office for reservations.

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED - we will reschedule at a future date.

Here’s the epic tale of New York City’s water supply presented in the elemental beauty of mask & puppet theatre. This sequel to the company’s original 1999 production continues the story into the 21st century, revealing the ecosystem of the Catskill mountain forest and introducing a new generation of watershed stewards confronting the challenges of climate change and monumental infrastructure repair needed to keep the water clean. This show is sponsored by the West Kortright Center and the Catskill Watershed Corporation.

Veteran's Park is located at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Ave.

Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear! This production is designed for family audiences and school groups.

Time TBA, free public performance

Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear!

Visit the Thomas Cole Historic Site and learn more.

Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear!

2 performances, 11:30 & 2:15

Full festival lineup and tickets available at the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.

Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear!

2 performances, 11:30 & 2:15

Full festival lineup and tickets available at the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.

Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet extravaganza dives into Catskill ecology to reveal the intricate interactions between Forest & Stream and lyrically makes the case for protecting streamside buffer zones. Featuring stunning visuals, live music, and a singing Bear! This production is designed for family audiences and school groups.

The Ashokan Hoot is a 3-day celebration of music and nature for all generations organized by Ruth Unger and Mike Merenda of the Mammals. Featuring beloved local musicians, vendors, artists, and more!

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform Riparian Rhapsody on Sunday August 24th at 12pm.

Visit the Home of the Hoot here and see the full weekend lineup!

Visit the Ashokan Center here.

The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite is our annual hometown extravaganza, fresh-made each year. The Puppet Suite celebrates puppet theater’s venerable roots and its resurgence as a vibrant form of contemporary communal art.

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The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite is our annual hometown extravaganza, fresh-made each year. The Puppet Suite celebrates puppet theater’s venerable roots and its resurgence as a vibrant form of contemporary communal art.

Get Your Tickets Here!

The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite is our annual hometown extravaganza, fresh-made each year. The Puppet Suite celebrates puppet theater’s venerable roots and its resurgence as a vibrant form of contemporary communal art.

Get Your Tickets Here!

Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site. This show is a work-in-progress, with new scenes being added each week during the month-long series of Waterfront Wednesdays, with the finale culminating for this last show on July 30th.

Featured opening act at 6:30pm: Saugerties Sings - this local choir welcomes all individuals regardless of singing experience. The group emphasizes the joy and therapeutic benefits of singing.

Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site. This show is a work-in-progress, with new scenes being added each week during the month-long series of Waterfront Wednesdays.

Featured opening act at 6:30pm: The Driftwood Community Chorus - this group specializes in Balkan music and is led by Eva Salina.

This performance spectacle fuses live music, movement and large-scale puppetry in a deep dive into the checkered history of “America's River”. Giant otters, sturgeons and other inhabitants ply the stage alongside fishermen, steamboat operators and scientists. With whimsy and ingenuity, the show reveals the Hudson River’s complex inner life and chronicles the long struggle to clean up the river. 2pm - FREE!

Free public performance sponsored by the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Held at the East River Picnic Area.

Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site. This show is a work-in-progress, with new scenes being added each week during the month-long series of Waterfront Wednesdays.

Featured opening Act at 6:30pm: The Free Range Singers

Fusing cutting-edge science and age-old puppetry, DIRT takes audiences on an extravagant journey of discovery into the Great Underneath—revealing the epic alchemy of plants, the fungi’s dance of mutual delight, and the microbes’ herculean labors. Featuring live music and a myriad of puppet figures ranging from 12 inches to 12 feet tall, the show reminds earthly residents of all ages how profoundly essential is the ground beneath their feet.

Free Public Performance hosted by the Newark Waterfront Parks Foundation.

Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site. This show is a work-in-progress, with new scenes being added each week during the month-long series of Waterfront Wednesdays.

Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly performance night, featuring pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, arts & crafts activities and more. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length show at 7:15. Local opening acts and workshops TBA.

Arm-of-the-Sea will perform FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Stories of a Saugerties Paper Mill. This historic drama is based on the water-powered paper mill that operated for 135 years on the Tidewater site. This show is a work-in-progress, with new scenes being added each week during the month-long series of Waterfront Wednesdays.