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‘Mother Catherine and The Temple of the Innocent Blood’ is the latest puppet operetta by New Orleans’ own Mudlark Puppeteers. This work is a celebration of the life and legacy of local folk hero, activist and spiritual leader Mother Catherine Seals. This is the story of a black woman’s ascension to glory through a life dedicated to faith, healing through spirit, and a universal belief in the sanctity of human life. Told through large scale shadow puppetry, rod puppetry, and marionettes, set to a live score of Gospel and Jazz.
The Mudlark Puppeteers will present this work, in a revival-style tent, November 21st-23rd, 2025 at Oliver Bush Park in the lower 9th Ward neighborhood where Mother Catherine’s Temple once stood. 2624 Fats Domino Ave.
The show times are:
Friday, November 21st. Box office opens at 6pm. Show starts promptly at 7pm.
Saturday, November 22nd. Box office opens at 6pm. Show starts promptly at 7pm.
Sunday, November 23rd. Box office opens at 4pm. Show starts promptly at 5pm.
General admission: $25
Children, students and seniors (w/ID): $10 (Use promo code: KIDS or STUDENTS or SENIORS at checkout.)
This production was made possible through support by The Jim Henson Foundation and The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation.
‘Mother Catherine and The Temple of the Innocent Blood’ is the latest puppet operetta by New Orleans’ own Mudlark Puppeteers. This work is a celebration of the life and legacy of local folk hero, activist and spiritual leader Mother Catherine Seals. This is the story of a black woman’s ascension to glory through a life dedicated to faith, healing through spirit, and a universal belief in the sanctity of human life. Told through large scale shadow puppetry, rod puppetry, and marionettes, set to a live score of Gospel and Jazz.
The Mudlark Puppeteers will present this work, in a revival-style tent, November 21st-23rd, 2025 at Oliver Bush Park in the lower 9th Ward neighborhood where Mother Catherine’s Temple once stood. 2624 Fats Domino Ave.
The show times are:
Friday, November 21st. Box office opens at 6pm. Show starts promptly at 7pm.
Saturday, November 22nd. Box office opens at 6pm. Show starts promptly at 7pm.
Sunday, November 23rd. Box office opens at 4pm. Show starts promptly at 5pm.
General admission: $25
Children, students and seniors (w/ID): $10 (Use promo code: KIDS or STUDENTS or SENIORS at checkout.)
This production was made possible through support by The Jim Henson Foundation and The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation.