Puss in Boots

A Short Comedy Adapted for the Stage and Based on the Story by Charles Perrault

ACTOR'S EDITION

Young Tom finds himself alone in the world: no home, no work, nothing left but a cat. But this turns out to be no ordinary feline. "I'll serve you faithfully," says Puss. "All I ask is a pair of boots. Your success will be my success." Nothing is too difficult for Puss in Boots! Tom goes from rags to riches, becomes the Marquis of Carabas, and wins the heart of Princess Rose. But soon after Tom and the princess become engaged, circumstances lead Princess Rose to believe Tom is really an ogre in disguise. To give herself time to find a way out, she requires Tom to pass three impossible tests. Puss is on it! First, Puss has to help Tom bake the finest cake in the world. Next, Puss has to help Tom solve a complex riddle. Finally, Puss faces the greatest challenge yet: to help Tom win the Annual Race of the Flying Balloons. Will this prove too great a task?

Cast Size: (with doubling) 8 overall plus extras: 1m, 2–3w, 4–5 m/w, extras. May be expanded to 1m, 3w, 14m/w, extras.

Approximate Running Time: 65-75 min., Two Acts with optional intermission (can be performed as a One Act Play).

Time Period: A short time or a long time ago.

Setting: In a faraway kingdom for most of the play, outdoors, in, and around the Royal Palace, and at MR. GRAVEL's castle. Act II, Scene 1 takes place at Parisol, a bakery in Paris, France.

Min. Royalty Rate: Contact Bardstreet for licensing inquiry.

Target Audience: Young Audiences, Middle School, High School, Family (all ages), Catholic and Christian audiences, Classical schools

Performing Group: Middle School, High School, College/University Theater, Community Theater, Professional Theater, Touring Group