Synopsis
Does your class find traditional folk tales a bit too, well, traditional? Then our "fractured" version of Little Red Riding Hood may be just what you're looking for! Little Red's Mom is unusually proud of the Riding Hood family tree, the Woodsman has some spectacularly untalented apprentices, the Wolf needs some ketchup, Granny is a math whiz, and Little Red learns how to do the Acorn Dance with an odd band of Squirrels.
Preview the script and songs!Key Concepts
Little Red Riding Hood is a great complement to your curriculum resources in elementary school language arts. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance and music skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Aligned with national standards! View the standards and vocabulary.Publication Info
Author: Ron Fink (Composer) and John Heath (Book and Lyrics)
ISBN:
978-1-886588-03-5
© 1995
Bad Wolf Press, LLC
JR (verified owner) –
It was a fun play with great humor. We were able to make the play work for 32 students. We had 4 wolves, 6 storytellers, and 3 Little Red Riding Hoods. Some of the songs we used for speaking parts. The audience laughed and we were quite happy with the results.
Ms. Bermudez (verified owner) –
<p>My 2nd graders presented the Little Red Riding Hood musical play today and it was adorable! My parents and the whole school thought it was hilarious and loved it! I have been doing it for 3 years and this year was my first at this school. Every year it has been a success! Thank you for your creativity and for having these AMAZING plays available for teachers. My second grade level team are highly interested in joining me next school year with other musical plays! </p>
Lisa Bodden (verified owner) –
We had an awesome experience with Little Red Riding Hood! My 5th – 8th grade students thought it was a lot of fun and they greatly enjoyed the songs and characters. I was able to rotate a group of 9 students through the roles so seven performers had 4-6 roles and Red and the Wolf stayed themselves throughout. I appreciated the flexibility of the show, the variety in songs, and the opportunity for dancing. This show has everything!
Athena (verified owner) –
The use of the chorus is super helpful to keep students engaged when it's not "their" scene. I opted to distribute the Storyteller lines to anyone who wanted a speaking part, and I also added some singing solos for my older students. My only critique is that it ends rather abruptly–what happens to Little Red and Grandma after they defeat the Wolf?–so I may add a few lines to the end. I'm working on this musical with a homeschool group ages 5-13, and there's something for everyone here.