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Mar 28 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
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About the Show
When rough-and-tumble Karagoz cuts down the tree in front of his house, the joke's on him — the tree is magical, there's a witch, and from now on, nothing will be the same…
In this modern twist on a classic tale from Turkish shadow theater, humorous hijinks ensue as the characters learn the importance of preserving nature and respecting differences. This one-man show is performed with puppets crafted in the traditional style of embroidered camel and buffalo hide with painted embellishments — just like it was done 700 years ago!
US Karagoz Theatre Company was founded as the first traditional Turkish theater company in the United States, and has performed The Forest of the Witch to sold-out audiences in nearly 40 U.S. states — including on Broadway! Puppet Showplace is thrilled to welcome them to our stage for the very first time!
After the Show: Meet the Puppets & More!
Stay after the show to meet the artist and see the puppets up close — the artist speaks English and Turkish!
Plus, enjoy a dress-up station and coloring sheets! These activities are available after every performance: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm on Saturday and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm on Sunday.
This traditional style of puppetry is intended for all ages — adults and children alike — to enjoy together!
Shadow puppetry
Length: 45 minutes
Language: English
From New York!
Watch the Teaser:
About the Artist
US Karagoz Theatre Company was founded in 2017 by Ayhan Hulagu in Washington D.C. The company specializes in contemporary stagings centered around Anatolian performing arts, such as “Karagöz” shadow theater, which is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as well as “meddah” (storytellers), "ortaoyunu" (a form of traditional Turkish comedic play), and village performance plays. US Karagoz Theatre Company fuses Western literature with Eastern art to present world classics with a unique interpretation. In addition to preserving traditional arts, the company aims to enrich its repertoire with new plays and to train new artists.
The company has presented numerous performances in the United States, including Hamlet, One Thousand and One Nights, Don Quixote, The Nose, and The Prince and His Private Raincloud by Monica Shannon. US Karagoz Theatre Company has collaborated on joint projects with American theaters and has performed at some of the world's top universities, including MIT, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, as well as on Broadway.
