City Parks Foundation is happy to announce the launch of the newest show for the PuppetMobile, NYC's only traveling puppet show. This year’s production will be
Little Red’s Hood, a modern, fresh retelling of the
storied fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood.” Children in all 5 boroughs
will get the opportunity to see this one-of a-kind show provided to the
public, at no cost at all!
More information on dates and locations for each show can be found online at: http://www.
More information on dates and locations for each show can be found online at: http://www.
Little Red’s Hood
April 22, 2013
Based on the Celebrated “Little Red Riding Hood” fairy tale
City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the beginning of its newest PuppetMobile production,
Little Red’s Hood debuting April 22, 2013 at the Brownsville Recreation Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Little Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the classic “Little
Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal
to kids. The production features a dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted
by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater.
Like
many of today’s children, Little Red is a smart, young city slicker who
is to focused on her smartphone to notice her surroundings. Wulfric is a
misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth. When Little Red travels from New
York City to the country to deliver some cupcakes to her Grandma, she
encounters a colorful cast of characters as Wulfric the Wolf tries to
head her off at the pass.
Little Red’s Hood is directed by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre's Artistic Director Bruce Cannon and written by Liam Hurley.
Showtimes & Reservations
All of the PuppetMobile shows are free of charge to the general public. No reservations are necessary.
To find out more information on the date, time and locations of all performances visit the City Parks Foundation website at www.CityParksFoundation.org.
About PuppetMobile
City Parks
Foundation’s PuppetMobile brings free traveling entertainment to over
50,000 New York City children. One of the only puppet theaters in the
country and the oldest continually operating company of its kind, the
CityParks PuppetMobile travels to parks, playgrounds and recreation
centers citywide equipped with a stage and staff of professional
puppeteers. The PuppetMobile is part of City Parks Foundation’s arts
programming which engages children and their families in the world of
arts and culture.
About City Parks Foundation
City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit
organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New
York City. We work in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range
of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to
support their parks on a local level. Our programs and community
building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year,
contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York
City. For more information, please visit: www.CityParksFoundation.org.
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Funding for City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile is provided by: The Weininger Foundation, Inc., Prescott Fund for Children & Youth, Inc., and Sulzberger Foundation, Inc.
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Funding for City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile is provided by: The Weininger Foundation, Inc., Prescott Fund for Children & Youth, Inc., and Sulzberger Foundation, Inc.
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