Wolf has his day in ‘Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood’
The Mac-Haydn Children’s Theatre production continues this weekend.
The Mac-Haydn Children’s Theatre production of “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” continues this weekend with performances Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the theatre, 1925 state Route 203, Chatham.
This version of the classic tale flips the script on Little Red and tells the story from the Wolf’s perspective. Everyone has listened to the immortal yarn of Little Red Riding Hood and a hungry wolf.
But it’s rare people get a chance to hear the infamous Wolf’s point of view of this popular story.
In this hilarious musical, however, the compassionate and sympathetic beast is understandably upset. He has been maligned for generations because of the well-known children’s parable.
Determined to defend his own good intentions, he reveals Red Riding Hood’s real nature — rarely shown to the outside world. With an abundance of toe-tapping tunes, this side-splitting cuddly tale will show that there are two sides to every story.
Jana Bernard plays a two-faced Little Red Riding Hood who expertly flips from nice to naughty throughout they story. Bernard has entranced audiences as Rosie in this season’s production of “Cabaret.”
Jonah Hale portrays a misunderstood Wolf who, despite his harsh exterior, proves he is a loyal friend with a heart of gold. Bernard gathered acclaim with his portrayal of Smokey in “Damn Yankees” and Max in “Cabaret.”
Providing laughs and sass is Little Red’s kooky Grandma, played my Maggie Eley, who teams up with the wolf to teach Little Red a lesson. Michelle Attardo portrays the sheepish yet unconditionally loving Mother of Little Red.
The Mac-Haydn Theatre’s apprentices Emily Allen, Lauren Wrigley and Adam Salerno will portray Little Red’s woodland friends Butterfly, Deer and Rabbit, respectively. They will be joined by Children’s Theatre alums Nate Taylor as the shy Skunk and Matt Antelek as the heroic Woodsman.
Additional performances of “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” are Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10. Season subscriptions and group rates are available.
Call (518) 392-9292 or visit machaydntheatre.org for reservations or more information.