‘Amelia and her Paper Tigers’ flies high at Waterfront Museum Barge

Dust off those wings and take a flight with “Amelia and her Paper Tigers” in a Kid’s History event on May 7 at the Waterfront Museum Barge.

Presented by the Bond Street Theatre, “Amelia & Her Paper Tigers” shares the stories of famed adventurer and aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

The play is highly physical, laugh-out-loud funny, and features great characters. Using an array of puppetry and circus skills, including stilt walking, this is perfect for children 13 and under.

“Amelia and Her Paper Tigers,” May 7 at 2 pm. Tickets range from $10 to $15.

Waterfront Museum Barge [290 Conover St. near Reed Street in Red Hook, (718) 624–4719; www.waterfrontmuseum.org].

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