Puss 'n Boots A Tale of a Tail by Steph DeFerie

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Productions (20)
Comedy
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85 - 95 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 12 Any (8-20 actors possible: 4-16 W, 4-16 M)
Set: Various locations. Light and sound effects recommended for quick costume changes.

Romance, ogres, cats, and kings get tangled in the pursuit of staying true to one's heart in this tale of charm, wit, and dazzling entertainment. Will is no more than a poor mill boy, but soon finds himself caught in the throes of adventure upon meeting a plucky princess and a talking, clever cat. Amidst the flurry of fur and secrets lies the question: what will we sacrifice to pursue our dreams?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Romance, ogres, cats, and kings get tangled in the pursuit of staying true to one's heart in this tale of charm, wit, and dazzling entertainment. Will is no more than a poor mill boy, but soon finds himself caught in the throes of adventure upon meeting a plucky princess and a talking, clever cat. Amidst the flurry of fur and secrets lies the question: what will we sacrifice to pursue our dreams?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 85 - 95 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 12 Any (8-20 actors possible: 4-16 W, 4-16 M)
  • Set: Various locations. Light and sound effects recommended for quick costume changes.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-564-3

Published Reviews

"DeFerie's version of this classic tale is witty and wonderful..."

Laurie Higgins, The Cape Cod Times

"Using the framework of the traditional tale, DeFerie fills in many rich and silly details along with a surprise ending that breathes new life into the story."

Ellen Petry Whalen, GateHouse News Service

"A magical adventure..."

Amy Tagliaferri, The Cape Cod Chronicle

Production History

FEB 21, 2024 - FEB 26, 2024
Chesterton High School
Chesterton, IN United States
Chesterton High SchoolChesterton, IN United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Stafford High School Theater Department
Fredericksburg, VA United States
Stafford High School Theater DepartmentFredericksburg, VA United States
NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
Mounds Park Academy
Saint Paul, MN United States
Mounds Park AcademySaint Paul, MN United States
OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 14, 2023
Lee's Summit West HS Theatre
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lee's Summit West HS TheatreLees Summit, MO United States
MAY 11, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
Duck Creek Center for the Arts
Elwood, IN United States
Duck Creek Center for the ArtsElwood, IN United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
Dowling Catholic High School
West Des Moines, IA United States
Dowling Catholic High SchoolWest Des Moines, IA United States
MAR 08, 2022 - MAR 10, 2022
TBC Drama
Ellendale, ND United States
TBC DramaEllendale, ND United States
FEB 20, 2020 - FEB 21, 2020
West Point High School
West Point, MS United States
West Point High SchoolWest Point, MS United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Gaslight Community Conservatory
Denair, CA United States
Gaslight Community ConservatoryDenair, CA United States
MAR 29, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
Ft. Loramie Drama Club
Fort Loramie, OH United States
Ft. Loramie Drama ClubFort Loramie, OH United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (2)

First Place, East Valley Children's Theatre Aspiring Playwrights Contest (2010)

Second Place, NETC Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Competition (2009)

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