Synopsis
This is a unique and fun retelling of the classic battle of wit and deception as told in the beloved fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood. We meet Red (who is nobody's fool) and the wolf (who tries to be cool) and granny—well, sometimes she's left in the dark! These lively roles are great for teen and young adult actors. Totally RED! begins with a humorous version in storybook theatre style. The story continues with three to five minute retellings of sections within the tale, told in multiple styles: melodrama (The Perils of Being Miss Red); Elizabethan (Much Ado About Red); '80s hip-hop slang (REDz in the Hood); and avant-garde (Call the Moment RED). There is also an additional scene in American musical style, RED! The Musical!. This play is as much fun for the performers as it is for the audience.
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The same book is used for both the musical and non-musical versions.
Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show Musical
- Product Code TM6000
- Cast Size 5
- Min. Royalty Rate $55/perf
- Cost $10.95
- Approx. Run Time 40 min
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages) | Senior Adults
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | Touring Group | Dinner Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781583427446
Customer Reviews
- "This play honors so many amazing genres of theater and gives the actors an awesome opportunity to develop characters."
- Review by Angel Opdahl, Harvey Wells County, Manfred, N.D.
- "A fun, educational show that students love to perform. Both the actors and the audience learn more about different genres of theatre. The Hip-Hop and the Avant-Garde sections were the students' favorites."
- Review by Irene Miller, Crystal Sea Drama Company, San Antonio, Texas
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
- "Keep the set simple. Have the actors wear a base costume that's black, then add red or gray pieces on top to indicate the characters and the time periods - for example the red cape for Little Red, a villain's cape for the Melodrama villain, hoodies for the Hip-Hop section."
- Tip by Irene Miller, Crystal Sea Drama Company, San Antonio, Texas
Media Reviews
“It’s a fun take on the classic story we all know and love.” —Daily Globe
“There’s something to grab everyone’s attention in this, and it’s very appropriate and appealing for families and children of all ages.” —Daily Globe
“The new/old take on Little Red Riding Hood features five vignettes done in various styles.” —Abilene Reporter-News
“Little Red Riding Hood gets several makeovers in this creative introduction to theatre styles.” —BYU Scholar’s Archive
“The script itself is humorous. … Dialogue is flowing and natural. … The score is playful and catchy.” —BYU Scholar’s Archive
“This is a unique and fun retelling, in multiple styles, of the classic battle of wit and deception: Little Red Riding Hood.” —KPAC
Audio/Video
Audio
| RED The Musical | mp3 | Download | |
| Who I Am Inside | mp3 | Download | |
| You Have a Wonderful Smile | mp3 | Download | |
| I Have a Hunch That We're Gonna Do | mp3 | Download |
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Crystal Sea Drama Company, San Antonio, TX
Harvey Wells County, Manfred, ND
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