Who does not know the story of Little Red Riding Hood?
Here it is, at a bargain basement price, to give children one of their rare opportunities to see and take part in live theater.
There are 6 voices and only 2 adults a needed.
The music is within a comfortable singing range.
The accompaniment is easy to play and modern enough without being an assault on our ears.
The text has some humorous anachronisms to bring the story up to date.
Little Red Riding Hood clings to her mother while arguing with her and ignoring her advice – a thoroughly believable character.
The props are simple: a wolf's head, a wicker basket, some plastic flowers, a large knife, and a toy rifle.