The Woodsman focuses on the story of Nick Chopper, a mortal, a woodsman who falls deeply in love with a young woman. Unbeknownst to him, this beautiful young woman is under the guardianship of a horrible sorceress - the Wicked Witch of the East. The witch puts a powerful curse on the woodsman's axe. Shockingly, he finds himself, losing himself piece by piece. Assuring his love, his heart is still true, until the day he is completely transformed into something, something else, a Tin Man. Utilizing Bunraku puppetry, movement and live accompaniment, The Woodsman delves deeper into the beloved character's history and offers a unique, heartbreaking and adult perspective on this classic story.