The PuppeTree presents 'Caps For Sale'

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Hours:	2:00 p.m.
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

This simple folk tale of a hat seller whose inventory of hats is lost to mischievous monkeys while he is napping is told around the world in every culture that has monkeys. So, the PuppeTree has pulled out all the stops to tell this exciting story through the eyes of 7 different cultures, using an engaging variety of puppetry styles to celebrate diversity.

Performing with a background of really upbeat world music, the puppeteers are always in full view, as they revolve on a painter's scaffolding during the performance, sharing their puppet wizardry with the audience. This show is just plain FUN!

Vermont PuppeTree’s production of CAPS FOR SALE is based on the classic book by Esphyr Slobodkina, performed with permission from HarperCollins Publishing.

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WEBSITE

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amazingthings.org/index.asp

LOCATION

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160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA, 01702 map
Phone: 508-405-2787

From Boston and points east:
Mass Pike west (I-90w) to Exit 13 (Natick/Framingham). ***Bear right after toll booth onto Route 30 west toward Framingham. Take left onto Route 126 and follow through downtown Framingham. Cross RR tracks and bear right at Tedeschi Food Mart. Firehouse is 3 blocks down on your left at 160 Hollis Street.

From Route 95/128 and points south:
Route 95/128 north to Mass Pike west (I-90w) to Exit 13 (Natick/Framingham).
Follow ***asterisk above.

From Route 95/128 and points north:
Route 95/128 south to Mass Pike West (I-90w) to Exit 13 (Natick/Framingham). Follow ***asterisk above.

From Cape and south on 495:
Route 495 south to Route 9 east. **Exit Edgell Road ramp, turning right at light onto Main Street. Continue straight onto Union Avenue through downtown Framingham. Cross RR tracks and bear right onto Route 126 at Tedesche Food Mart. Firehouse is 3 blocks down on your left at 160 Hollis Street.

From north on 495:
Route 495 north to Mass Pike east to Route 9 east. Then follow **asterisk above.

From Worcester and points west:
Mass Pike east (I-90e) to Route 9 east. Then follow **asterisk above.

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The PuppeTree Presents 'Caps For Sale'

This show was very enjoyable. The cast of three performers provided engaging characters through a variety of voices and puppet forms. Some were shadow puppets, others hand puppets, and still others larger people puppets. The traditional folk tale was told and retold against multicultural backdrops with the cast checking in with the audience to be sure they understood the story. Each telling of the story was enhanced by the clever use of scenery, costumes, and music. Most of all, however, this show was fun! My 6 year old nephew summed it up best when he asked, 'Can we stay for the next show?!'