Pushcart Players Peter & The Wolf February 28, 2009

Peter & The Wolf is an adaptation of the traditional Russian folktale set to Sergei Prokofiev's celebrated music. It portrays an adventure in growing up where danger becomes reality and creative innovation becomes essential as young Peter meets the challenge of survival in the world outside his garden gate

In the story, Peter disobeys his cranky grandfather and ventures outside his own garden and into the meadow beyond. As his grandfather had warned him, the wolf appeared and swallowed Peter's friend, Clara the Duck, whole. In his determination to capture the wolf, Peter gathers all his resources, quickly develops a strategy and saves the day and Clara. The hunters who appear on the scene after the capture are amazed at Peter's bravery and cleverness. His grandfather, still cranky, is proud and impressed. A great celebration takes place and a grand procession, led by Peter himself, follows as the wolf is taken to the zoo.

Pushcart Players is an award-winning professional theatre and arts-in-education company for young audiences, which is currently celebrating its 35th season performing worldwide. The troupe has made two guest appearances at the White House and on two prime-time specials on WCBS-TV. Pushcart Players has received an Emmy nomination and numerous awards for excellence and innovation in the development of theatre for young audiences.

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