Puss 'n Boots eScriptAvailable

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?

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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 School Chesterton, IN United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Stafford High School Theater Department
Fredericksburg, VA United States
 Stafford High School Theater Department Fredericksburg, VA United States
NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
Mounds Park Academy
Saint Paul, MN United States
 Mounds Park Academy Saint 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 Theatre Lees 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 Arts Elwood, IN United States
DEC 02, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
Dowling Catholic High School
West Des Moines, IA United States
 Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA United States
MAR 08, 2022 - MAR 10, 2022
TBC Drama
Ellendale, ND United States
 TBC Drama Ellendale, ND United States
FEB 20, 2020 - FEB 21, 2020
West Point High School
West Point, MS United States
 West Point High School West Point, MS United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Gaslight Community Conservatory
Denair, CA United States
 Gaslight Community Conservatory Denair, CA United States
MAR 29, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
Ft. Loramie Drama Club
Fort Loramie, OH United States
 Ft. Loramie Drama Club Fort Loramie, OH United States
JUL 06, 2018 - JUL 06, 2018
New London Barn Playhouse
New London, NH United States
 New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH United States
DEC 13, 2014 - DEC 14, 2014
Davenport North High School
Davenport, IA United States
 Davenport North High School Davenport, IA United States
JAN 23, 2013 - JAN 24, 2013
Montessori Community School
Carrboro, NC United States
 Montessori Community School Carrboro, NC United States
MAY 07, 2012 - MAY 12, 2012
Langdon Area High School
Langdon, ND United States
 Langdon Area High School Langdon, ND United States
APR 01, 2012 - MAY 26, 2012
Hope Valley Academy
Covina, CA United States
 Hope Valley Academy Covina, CA United States
MAR 30, 2012 - MAR 31, 2012
Moody Middle School Auditorium
Henrco, VA United States
 Moody Middle School Auditorium Henrco, VA United States
NOV 10, 2011 - NOV 11, 2011
Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center, IA United States
 Guthrie Center Guthrie Center, IA United States
NOV 08, 2011 - NOV 12, 2011
Thespian Troupe 2
Fairmont, WV United States
 Thespian Troupe 2 Fairmont, WV United States
JUL 01, 2011 - JUL 02, 2011
Morgan Arts Council
Berkeley Springs, WV United States
 Morgan Arts Council Berkeley Springs, WV United States
AUG 10, 2010 - AUG 26, 2010
Harwich Junior Theatre
Cape Cod, MA United States
 Harwich Junior Theatre Cape Cod, MA United States
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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