WheatonArts is excited to be a host site for the New Jersey Theatre Alliance to present the Pushcart Players production:

Cuentos del Árbol

A delightful bilingual musical drawn from Spanish and Latin America folklore.

(Ideal for Grades Pre-K through 5)

Free at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023

Located in the Event Center at WheatonArts

FREE and open to the public, this play is 50 to 55 minutes and is appropriate for children in pre-school through fifth grade.

“Cuentos del Árbol” is designed to bring Spanish to life and make theatre accessible to students, parents and grandparents for whom English is a second language. 

The centerpiece of all the “tales” is a tree (Un Árbol) that has sheltered, shielded and nurtured countless characters who have passed her way over the years. The tree’s caretaker, Arbolita, shares four of these stories with Tomas, a storyteller, who is looking for tales for his collection.

The tales include The Garden of the Golden Oranges, Brothers Who Were Both Wise and Foolish, Juan Bobo (Silly John) and Caperucita Roja (Red Riding Hood), a perennial favorite in both Spanish and English households. A spirited finale is designed to send audiences home with “dancing feet, clapping hands and happy hearts.”

Masks are optional, at this time. We are committed to the safety of our visitors and staff. Mask requirements could change in accordance with CDC and state recommendations. Disposable masks will be available for audience members who prefer to wear one. The front row will be placed about 10 feet away from the actors for the safety of all. All Pushcart company members are fully vaccinated with boosters.

This event is part of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance 2023 Stages Festival, made possible by support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; Bank of America; The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey; Ocean First Foundation; New Jersey Historical Commission; and Fund for the New Jersey Blind.