‘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.- *Percussion provided by descendents of the original congregation. - special thanks to the Frank Lastie family 

The Mudlark Puppeteers will present this work, in a revival-style tent, November 20th-23rd, 2025 in the lower 9th Ward neighborhood near the site where Mother Catherine’s Temple once stood. 

Tickets are available online at this link.

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Nov 20th (friends, and family), 21st and 22nd box office opens at 6p, performance at 7p

Nov 23rd, box office opens at 4p, performance at 5p, Second Line to the Manger site to follow. 

This production is made possible through the support of The Jim Henson Foundation for Puppetry and The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation.

Developmental support has been provided by The University of New Orleans, The American Archeological Association, and The Neighborhood Story Project.