Fort Green Park Hosts Free "Puss in Boots" Puppet Show Wednesday

FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN — A free puppet show for the whole family based on the popular European fairy tale "Puss in Boots" will take place next week in Fort Greene Park.

The performance will happen next to the park's visitors center Wed. Aug. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is part of the CityParks PuppetMobile series.

Fans of the original "Puss in Boots" story will notice an added twist to the plot. The synopsis via the CityParks site:

Once upon a time there lived a young man named Ferguson Mundingle. Fergus has just the bare essentials in life – a roof over his head, the clothes on his back, and his ever faithful pet cat. One day when lamenting his poor lifestyle, Fergus is astounded when his cat stands up, begins talking and introduces himself as Puss. Puss reveals to Fergus that he is very intelligent and well traveled, and even has an idea to help Fergus improve his situation. With that in mind, Puss dons a snazzy pair of boots and sets off on an exciting magical journey. Despite his reputation as a sly trickster, Puss soon proves himself a caring friend to all, willing to help at any cost!

The PuppetMobile will also perform the play in Queens at Hallet's Cove on Aug. 27 and Travers Park on Aug. 28, in addition to an Aug. 29 performance at Manhattan's Ann Loftus Playground.

The CityParks PuppetMobile touts itself as the "oldest continually operating company of its kind in the country," and offers free puppet-making workshops and plays throughout New York City.

Lead image via Flickr