In Teatro SEA's take on the fairy tale, curious Ricitos wanders into the bears' house, tastes their sancocho instead of porridge and tests every chair, told in songs that switch between Spanish and English. The Latino children's theater company turns a story every kid knows into an easy first brush with a second language. If you have preschoolers in southern Brooklyn, it is a free morning of live theater close to home.
What to expect
The show is staged indoors at the Carmine Carro Community Center, the Marine Park Alliance's hub on Fillmore Avenue. Expect a compact family musical that moves between Spanish and English, with the bears' house, the sancocho and the chairs brought to life on stage, running about an hour.
Good to know
- The Carmine Carro Community Center is at 3000 Fillmore Avenue near Marine Park's playgrounds and salt marsh trails.
- No Spanish is needed to follow along; the dialogue and songs mix both languages.
- Best for preschool and early elementary ages.
- Buses on Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue are the easiest transit; the park itself has plenty of room to run afterward.
- Contact the Marine Park Alliance with questions before heading out.
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Common questions
Is Ricitos and the Three Bears free?
Yes. NYC Parks lists the performance as free.
What language is the show in?
It is bilingual, blending Spanish and English so children who speak either can follow the story.