City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile to Stage LITTLE RED'S HOOD
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022
City Parks Foundation has announced that the CityParks PuppetMobile free and family friendly original marionette production, Little Red's Hood, will resume this summer, beginning in May through October. Traveling to all five boroughs in New York City, Little Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the celebrated 'Little Red Riding Hood' tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to children growing up in New York City and will be offered in English, Spanish and Mandarin in select locations. A full list of dates, shows and times for the 80+ CityParks PuppetMobile performances from May through August can be found below and at cityparksfoundation.org/puppetmobile. Additional performances in September and October will be released at a later date.
City Parks Foundation Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Opens This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2021
City Parks Foundation's Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre has announced a special, in person, open house presented in conjunction with Open House New York. Taking place this weekend, October 16 & 17, the cottage will open its doors to the public from 10AM - 3PM, offering limited guided tours of the space with two short performances at 11AM and 1PM on both Saturday and Sunday.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Presents First-Ever Family Friendly Puppet Slam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020
City Parks Foundation's Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is proud to announce a virtual open house presented with Open House New York. Taking place on October 17 & 18, the open house will offer an in-depth look into the history of the theatre and its puppeteers, followed by 'Puppet Time' a family-friendly, first-ever Puppet Slam showcase.
New Marionette Show WAKE UP, DAISY! Debuts At The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020
Wake Up, Daisy! - an original story and marionette production produced by City Parks Foundation - will be making its debut at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. This original take on Sleeping Beauty is set on New York City's Upper West Side and is perfect for today's modern age, teaching the lessons of friendship, courage and female empowerment. Ideal for families with young children, this show kicks off the new spring season with puppetry and original music beginning March 24 and running through September 20, 2020. The production is recommended for families with children ages 3 - 8.
City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile Announces 2020 Touring Show #LITTLERED'SHOOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
City Parks Foundation has announced their 2020 PuppetMobile marionette show, #LittleRed'sHood, which will travel to parks in all five New York City boroughs from May through October 2020. In an effort to make free arts programming available and accessible to the diverse communities in New York, the show will be available to be performed in both English and Spanish for the first time. New York City parks, recreation centers and jointly operated schoolyards can submit applications for the PuppetMobile to bring their production of #LittleRed'sHood via this form.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Open For Additional Shows During Midwinter Recess
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020
For families looking for unique activities with their children this Midwinter Recess, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is the place to be. Families can find joy and adventure with young Widget and Twig on their first snow day with Yeti, Set, Snow! - an original story and marionette production produced by the City Parks Foundation. The Cottage will be open the entire week of this year's Midwinter Recess, offering three shows a day February 17th through February 23rd.
City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile Has Announced 2020 Touring Show #LITTLERED'SHOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020
City Parks Foundation has announced their 2020 PuppetMobile marionette show, #LittleRed'sHood, which will travel to parks in all five New York City boroughs from May through October 2020. In an effort to make free arts programming available and accessible to the diverse communities in New York, the show will be available to be performed in both English and Spanish for the first time. New York City parks, recreation centers and jointly operated schoolyards can submit applications for the PuppetMobile to bring their production of #LittleRed'sHood via this form.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Kicks Off 2020 With YETI, SET, SNOW!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020
Winter has officially taken over New York City, but families can find joy and adventure with young Widget and Twig on their first snow day with Yeti, Set, Snow! - an original story and marionette production produced by the City Parks Foundation - at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Running now through February 23, 2020, Yeti, Set, Snow! is perfect for families with young children ages 3-8. Yeti, Set, Snow! tells the story of a young girl named Widget, and her friend, Twig, who encounter a yeti named Pascetti and pet cat, Tinsel Kitty, on the first snow day of the winter season. Pascetti, who lives on a mountaintop nearby, dislikes the snow. Through songs and snow day activities, Pascetti discovers not only that snow can be fun, but also learns the value of friendship.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Launches Puppet Building Workshops with YETI, SET, SNOW!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019
Yeti, Set, Snow! an original story and marionette production produced by the City Parks Foundation - has been captivating the hearts of audience members both young and old this winter in Central Park. Now, families can join together for an interactive experience with the show during one of the Puppet Building Workshops being held at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre each month. Parents and their children will be able to build felt hand and finger puppets of their favorite characters from the show - Pascetti the Yeti and Tinsel Kitty.