The Frog Princess

The Baba Yaga Players troupe of actors and musicians perform “The Frog Princess,” a musical play based on a Russian fairy tale and adapted by Keith Bilderbeck.  The show is best-suited for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

Prince Ivan loses an archery contest and must marry a frog.  Taunted and humiliated by his brothers, Ivan makes a tragic mistake.  He must outwit Baba Yaga the Witch and Baron Bulat to regain his love.

Tina Sanchez stars as Elena the Fair.  A child from the audience will be chosen to play the frog.

Saturday, September 29 at 11:00 am at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club,

1210 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  Children under 2 years old are free.  More info at BabaYaga.com or call 310-455-2166.

Playwright and composer Keith Bilderbeck won the NAPPA Gold Award and the Award of Excellence from the Film Advisory Board for his recording of “The Firebird,” a musical play based on a Russian fairy tale.  He has received excellent reviews for “The Fountain of Youth” and “The Firebird” from publications such as Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and The School Library Journal.