Episode 11: “Fitcher’s Bird” (8:07) Known also as “Fitcher’s Brides” and “Bluebeard,” this is the infamous fairy tale about a serial killer. Fair warning: the story does contain scenes where maidens are hacked to bloody pieces. But worry not, for everything turns out okay in the end…if mass-murderous revenge is your idea of “okay.” What lessons do we take…
Episode 10: “The Crumbs on the Table” (1:18) This tale is far more like one of Aesop’s Fables than a traditional fairy tale…if Aesop’s Fables were about jerks who hated puppies and played tricks on innocents. PETA would have had a field day with this guy. Moral of the story? Be smart. And trust no one.
Episode 9: “The Old Woman in the Wood” (5:27) This is a really fabulous tale–it’s a wonder why it’s not more popular. It’s got all the great elements: a stranded serving girl, murdering thieves, benevolent wild birds with keys, trees full of food and clothes and beds, and an old witch that the serving girl must defeat by following…
Episode 8: “The Nail” (1:40) The moral of this story is: “Make Haste Slowly.” Also, don’t be a jerk.
Episode 7: “Rumplestiltskin” (6:30) Lucky Number Seven and St. Patrick’s Day can only mean one thing: today’s the day for our favorite little fairy tale elf, Rumplestiltskin. For once, the original version of this tale is pretty much the version everyone knows. I have, however, given Rumpy a bit of brogue in honor of the day. And, as the…
Episode 6: “Rapunzel” (8:20) In which the prince is blinded, Rapunzel gets knocked up, and the tears of true love save the day. “Rampion” is indeed another word for rapunzel. It is a flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. Its flowers are usually purple, but can also appear blue, white, or pink. The “ell” is a unit…
Episode 4: “The Giant and The Tailor” (4:42) One of the less-popular Giant Tales, those of you with difficult employers will definitely appreciate this one. It also illustrates one of my favorite writing quotes from author James Maxey: “Swagger when you lie.”
Episode 3: “Sweet Porridge” (1:34) The moral of this story is that you should always read the instructions first. Especially when dealing with an Enchanted Object. Hope you’re hungry! Check out Princess Alethea’s YouTube Rant about this fairy tale HERE.
Episode 2: “Sharing Joys and Sorrows” (2:30) This is a great anti-Valentine’s Day tale about a tailor who’s a complete jerk to his wife. I imagine if the Grimms had email in their day, this would be one of those humorous tales that got forwarded to all their coworkers. The only change I would make to the ending would…
Princess Alethea’s Fairy Tale Theatre: Episode 1 “The Fox and the Geese”
The Portuguese (BR) edition of “For Angels to Fly”…
The Spanish (MX) edition of “For Angels to Fly”…
UPDATE: Chris and I came up with a fun…
