Upcoming Shows
Hudson Valley Puppetry Festival
A Day of Puppetry:
Explore a world of creativity as puppet makers and performers share their unique designs with families of all ages! Visit displays from talented artists, see incredible puppets up close, and learn about the process behind their creation. With hands-on workshops, puppet-making activities, and live demonstrations, it’s a fun and inspiring event for kids and adults alike!
The Hudson Valley Puppetry Festival 2025 is a month-long event from March 22-April 26th with many other exciting shows throughout the region.
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Millbrook Public Library
Calling all kids and parents of the Hudson Valley! Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will be taking their beloved puppet shows and live music to Millbrook, NY with DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil.
Using 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.
This puppet show is free at the Millbrook Library in Millbrook, NY on April 12th 2025 at 11am.
Riparian Rhapsody at Treecycle 2025 in Warwick, NY
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 live puppet show by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will perform at Treecycle 2025 at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick, NY at 3pm.
Free public performance sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library.
Treecyle is a free Earth Day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action. It features creative reuse installations, art activities, live performances, and information booths on local sustainability initiatives in the Warwick Valley. This delightful spring festival is suitable for all ages.
RAIN DATE, SUN. APRIL 27, 1 - 5PM
Riparian Rhapsody at Josselyn House at Vassar College
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 live puppet show by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will perform at Josselyn House at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY at 3pm on April 27.
Free public performance sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library.
Treecyle is a free Earth Day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action. It features creative reuse installations, art activities, live performances, and information booths on local sustainability initiatives in the Warwick Valley. This delightful spring festival is suitable for all ages.
RAIN DATE, SUN. APRIL 27, 1 - 5PM
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Berkshire Botanical Garden
Calling all kids and parents of the Berkshires! Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will be taking their beloved puppet shows and live music to Berkshire Botanical Garden with DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil.
Using 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.
Tickets available Now!
Riparian Rhapsody at the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, NY
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 live puppet show by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will perform at the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, NY at 2pm.
Our performance is part of Community Day at Pocantico Center
NOTE: Reservations are required for this free public event, please contact the Pocantico Center
Waterfront Wednesday @ the Tidewater Center
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly community performance night, featuring all kinds of pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, and arts & crafts activity stations. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length puppet show at 7:15. Various opening acts, special workshop, and Arm-of-the-Sea shows swill be announced closer to summer.
Waterfront Wednesday @ the Tidewater Center
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly community performance night, featuring all kinds of pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, and arts & crafts activity stations. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length puppet show at 7:15. Various opening acts, special workshop, and Arm-of-the-Sea shows swill be announced closer to summer.
Waterfront Wednesday @ the Tidewater Center
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly community performance night, featuring all kinds of pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, and arts & crafts activity stations. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length puppet show at 7:15. Various opening acts, special workshop, and Arm-of-the-Sea shows swill be announced closer to summer.
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater at Randall's Island Waterfront Festival
Performance and time TBD. Sponsored by the Randall’s Island Park Alliance.
Waterfront Wednesday @ the Tidewater Center
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly community performance night, featuring all kinds of pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, and arts & crafts activity stations. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length puppet show at 7:15. Various opening acts, special workshop, and Arm-of-the-Sea shows swill be announced closer to summer.
Waterfront Wednesday @ the Tidewater Center
Waterfront Wednesdays is the Tidewater Center’s weekly community performance night, featuring all kinds of pre-show activities such as a live aquarium, an interactive stream table, the Mill Museum, and arts & crafts activity stations. Doors and pre-show activities begin at 6:00pm and Arm-of-the-Sea performs a full-length puppet show at 7:15. Various opening acts, special workshop, and Arm-of-the-Sea shows swill be announced closer to summer.
Estuary Tales @ Storm King Arts Center
This performance spectacle fuses live music, movement and large-scale puppetry in a deep dive about the checkered past of the Hudson River. The show reveals the river’s complex inner life through a myriad of characters, stories and songs.
2 performances, times TBA. Raindate August 2nd.
The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite @ the Tidewater Center
Join us for our annual puppet extravaganza! The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature the story of the Sheffield Paper Mill, a turn-of-the-century local factory in Saugerties. The former site of the Sheffield Paper Mill is the currently where the Tidewater Center stands today.
The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite @ the Tidewater Center
Join us for our annual puppet extravaganza! The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature the story of the Sheffield Paper Mill, a turn-of-the-century local factory in Saugerties. The former site of the Sheffield Paper Mill is the currently where the Tidewater Center stands today.
The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite @ the Tidewater Center
Join us for our annual puppet extravaganza! The 2025 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature the story of the Sheffield Paper Mill, a turn-of-the-century local factory in Saugerties. The former site of the Sheffield Paper Mill is the currently where the Tidewater Center stands today.
ESTUARY TALES @ Beacon Pumpkin Festival
Estuary Tales chronicles from the life & times of the Hudson River, rendered in the visual poetry of mask & puppet theater. This performance tells the tale of a lively young couple who live by the Esopus Creek and encounter the wildlife who call it home.
This performance is sponsored by the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund.
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Maple Shade Hootenanny
Performing DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil at the Maple Shade Hootenanny in Delhi, NY. Food, fun, and farm activities for all ages. Check out more info here: Maple Shade Hootenanny
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Pleasant Valley Day
Performing RIPARIAN RHAPSODY at 4pm at Pleasant Valley Day
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Maple Shade Hootenanny
Performing DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil at the Maple Shade Hootenanny in Delhi, NY. Food, fun, and farm activities for all ages. Check out more info here: Maple Shade Hootenanny
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Two performances TBA for the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Two performances TBA for the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival.
ESTUARY TALES @ Norrie Point Park
Estuary Tales @ Norrie Point Park, Stattsburg, NY
Our free public performance at Norrie Point Environmental Center is part of SCIENCE ON THE RIVER presented by the NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program.
ESTUARY TALES @ West Kortright Centre
Estuary Tales chronicles from the life & times of the Hudson River, rendered in the visual poetry of mask & puppet theater. This performance tells the tale of a lively young couple who live by the Esopus Creek and encounter the wildlife who call it home.
The 2024 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite
The 2024 Annual Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature a tale about local Saugerties history on the Esopus Creek.
The 2024 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite
The 2024 Annual Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature a tale about local Saugerties history on the Esopus Creek.
ESTUARY TALES @ Ashokan Hoot
Estuary Tales chronicles from the life & times of the Hudson River, rendered in the visual poetry of mask & puppet theater. This performance tells the tale of a lively young couple who live by the Esopus Creek and encounter the wildlife who call it home.
The 2024 Esopus Creek Puppet Suite
The 2024 Annual Esopus Creek Puppet Suite will feature a tale about local Saugerties history on the Esopus Creek.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
ESTUARY TALES @ Sankofa Black Culture Festival
Estuary Tales chronicles from the life & times of the Hudson River, rendered in the visual poetry of mask & puppet theater. This performance tells the tale of a lively young couple who live by the Esopus Creek and encounter the wildlife who call it home.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
ESTUARY TALES @ Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Estuary Tales chronicles from the life & times of the Hudson River, rendered in the visual poetry of mask & puppet theater. This performance tells the tale of a lively young couple who live by the Esopus Creek and encounter the wildlife who call it home.
This performance is sponsored by the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Riparian Rhapsody @ Phoenicia's Farmer's Market
RIPARIAN RHAPSODY @ 12pm at the Phoenicia Farmers Market, in Phoenicia, NY. Located at Parish Field. Raindate: July 28th at the Morton Memorial Library.
Performance co-sponsored by Morton Memorial Library and the Pine Hill Community Center.
Riparian Rhapsody @ Waterfront Festival at Randall’s Island Park
Riparian Rhapsody is a puppet and mask extravaganza that 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 puppet show is great for all ages.
This performance is sponsored by the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund.
Visit the Kingston Earth Fair
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Waterfront Wednesday @ Tidewater Center
Join us for the 2024 Waterfront Wednesday series which features original puppet shows by Arm-of-the-Sea, music and performance groups, and informative workshops about local history and ecology of the Hudson Valley.
Riparian Rhapsody @ Woodstock Walk & Rock
RIPARIAN RHAPSODY @ 1PM at the Colony Cafe. This performance is part of the Woodstock Walk & Rock: A Family Gathering To Save Our Forest sponsored by the STOP ZENA DEVELOPMENT COALITION.
Visit the Woodstock Walk & Rock Event Page for more Details.
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil @ Catskill Visitor Center
Fusing cutting-edge science and age-old puppetry, DIRT takes audiences on an imaginative journey of discovery into the ground beneath our feet. This show reveals the photosynthetic alchemy of plants, the dance between fungi and roots, and the labors of soil microbes. Educational, magical, and fun for all ages.
