‘Beauty and the Beast’

The tale that is old as time, “Beauty and the Beast” is at Puppetworks on weekends from Sept. 19 through Dec. 20 with a special performance on Oct. 12.

Artistic director Nicolas Coppola has adapted this version that features a cast of hand-carved, wooden marionettes in costumes and settings typical of 15th-century French design. This production features a live actor made up as Beast. It also includes special effects, including animated vines that capture the prince in the Enchanted Wood. Music from French composer Jules Massenet accompanies the play.

Suitable for children 4 years and older.

“Beauty and the Beast,” Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19 through Dec. 20 at 12:30 and 2:30 pm, with a special performance on Columbus Day, Oct. 12. Tickets are $9 for children, $10 for adults, and $8 per person in groups of 20 or more. Reservations are suggested.

Puppetworks [338 Sixth Ave. at Fourth Street in Park Slope, (718) 965–3391; www.puppetworks.org]

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