Musical Theater for Children and their Families

Witches, Goblins, Fairies, and Spooky Creatures join us for a hysterical and funky retelling of the Brothers Grimm story Little Red Riding Hood. Join Count De Ville (a modern-ish day vampire) and Dr. Lupin as they tell you all about Little Red Riding Hood.

Great for families! Come sing and dance with us!

Cast: Students of the Astoria Conservatory
Orchestra: piano, recorded accompaniment

The family of Olivia and Lucas has just moved into a new house. Much of their furniture and other belongings are being delivered today. Their parents have set up a playroom to keep Olivia and Lucas safely occupied while the movers carry furniture and boxes intothe other rooms of the house. While investigating the playroom, Olivia and Lucas inadvertently sing a magic formula that causes a magic door to open in the closet. Two young dragons emerge. After initial doubt and confusion, the four young beings accept each other as friends. They exchange information about their lives, with lively discussions and explorations of flying, anatomy, and other topics, including books, music, legends, family trips, soccer, and marshmallows. When the dragons try to return home, they find that the magic door has closed. Olivia and Lucas manage to reopen the magic door and the dragons exit. On impulse, Lucas decides to give the dragons his soccer ball. He follows them, but then the magic door closes again with him on the other side. Olivia is unable to reopen the door by herself; but she enlists the aid of children in the audience, who sing the magic formula with her. The magic door opens again, and Lucas returns home, safe and sound.

Cast: 2 sopranos, 3 mezzo-sopranos, 1 baritone
Orchestra: piano, keyboard, chimes