Catskill Puppet Theatre weaves its spell at Seelig

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On Tuesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m., the Catskill Puppet Theatre will present “The Willow Girl” at Sullivan County Community College’s Seelig Theatre.

When a young Chinese girl immigrates to the American frontier, she finds herself facing discrimination among a swirl of other immigrants and cultures. But she possesses a special gift. She has been taught the healing power of plants and has a secret in the mysterious spirit who inhabits a beautiful willow tree. When the Willow Girl meets two Irish brothers, one generous and good, the other selfish and unkind, they all discover that the magic of the willow works two ways.

Since 1979, John Potocnik and Carol Mandigo, cofounders of the Catskill Puppet Theater, have been touring internationally. This rod puppet show features a large, gracefully animated willow tree and is a blend of humor, mystery, drama and magical effects, illustrated with original and traditional fiddle music.

The cost is $6 for general admission, with $5 per person group rates.