The Paper Bag Princess

Adapted by Alissa Watson, based on the book by Robert Munsch

A Carousel Theatre for Young People Production

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Dates
April 22-May 10, 2026
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Venue
Waterfront Theatre
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Age Recommendation
3+
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Running Time
50 minutes
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Show Information

Persistent and powerful, Elizabeth is a princess with a lot on her plate. But when a dragon storms her castle and flies away with her “beloved” Prince Ronald, things go from bad to worse. How does a princess rescue a prince if princes are supposed to do the rescuing? Who decided that anyway? Based on the renowned classic, The Paper Bag Princess follows our heroine Elizabeth and a cast of zany new characters on a wild, playful and puppet-filled adventure to discover that only you can determine your own path.

Based on The Paper Bag Princess ©1980 by Bob Munsch Enterprises (text) and ©1980 by Michael Martchenko (art), published by Annick Press. Used by permission.

Show Schedule

Public Performances

Friday April 24, 7 PM (OPENING)

Saturday April 25, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Sunday April 26, 1:30 PM & 4 PM

Saturday May 2, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Sunday May 3, 1:30 PM & 4 PM

Saturday May 9, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Sunday May 10, 1:30 PM & 4 PM

School Performances

Wednesday April 22, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Thursday April 23, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Friday April 24, 10 AM

Wednesday April 29, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Thursday April 30, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Friday May 1, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Wednesday May 6, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Thursday May 7, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Friday May 8, 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Cast & Creative

Written by Alissa Watson

Co-Directed by Jennica Grienke & Dave Deveau

Set Design by Starlynn Chen

Puppet Design & Direction by Stephanie Elgersma

Supplemental Reading List

This Book List is generously created by our friends at Massy Books.
Please note that CTYP does not thoroughly investigate the books listed.

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