NOT Little Red Riding Hood

NMEDC Xmas Concert, December 2009

Concept and design by Ruth.

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Scene 1 - At the Village Souk: It is shopping day in the village and everyone gathers to shop, chat and dance.

Above from left: Mayhem ensues at the belly dance stall. Red's girlfriends are anxious to show Red a beautiful red costume for sale but Red's mum does not approve!

Above from left: A band, including drummer Wolf, arrives and sets up behind the fruit and veg stall. When they start playing, Red's girlfriends lead off the dancing.

Above from left: Wolf is taken with Red and persuades her to perform a drum solo with him. Granny arrives with a surprise for everyone - she is having a party! Granny negotiates with the band to play at her party, but the Wolf won't agree unless Red performs at the party too. Red agrees, the band accept the engagement, and everyone looks forward to a great night.

Scene 2 - Red's House:

Above from left: Red and her mum are doing chores at home when they are interrupted by a visit from Red's girlfriends, who behave badly by stealing mum's cleaning equipment behind her back and passing it around amongst themselves!

Above from left: After mum ushers the girlfriends out, Red starts getting everything ready for her performance at Granny's party. Mum, still worried about the size of Red's costume, gives her a present - a hooded cape cover-up! Mum also has a warning - beware of the Wolf! Red departs for the party.

Scene 3 - In the Bush:

Above from left: The trees in the bush are not ordinary trees, as Red discovers as she makes her way through the bush. Nor does she suspect that she is being followed by the Wolf!

Above from left: When the Wolf reveals himself he tries to persuade Red that he is harmless. At first she does not believe him, but then she succumbs to his wolfy charms, much to the dismay of the trees.

Above from left: But the Wolf can't help but reveal his true nature, and a chase through the bush begins. Red thinks she has got away, but the trees and audience try to tell her "he's behind you!". The trees join in to foil the Wolf's plans and help Red make her escape, before the Wolf spies a shortcut to Granny's house and makes his getaway.

Scene 4 - Party at Granny's House:

Above, from left: Granny is making final preparations for her party when the Wolf arrives. Unbeknownst to her, he has dinner on his mind! Granny pleads for her life ... but she has a surprise up her sleeve and soon her ninja-granny persona is revealed! But the Wolf also knows a few moves and a fight ensues. When the party guests and band arrive and see what is happening they are all on Granny's side - even the Wolf's band. When Granny is victorious by a knockout, everyone celebrates!

Above from left: The girls tie the Wolf to his chair so he can't cause any more trouble. They are impervious to his wailing. After a quick change, Granny celebrates with a victory dance. Red performs for the party guests and then it is time for everyone to get up and dance to the band.

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Credits:
Concept, story, design, direction - Ruth
Choreography:
Shopping Day - Ruth
Villagers' Dance - Ruth
Red's Drum Solo - Kiara
Granny's Invitation - Ruth
Dance of the Trees - Ruth
Red in the Bush - Ruth
The Chase - Ruth
The Fight - Ruth, Nabila, Donna
Granny's Solo - Nabila
Red's Solo - Ruth
Party Dance - Ruth
Finale - Ruth

Cast:
Red - Kiara
Wolf - Donna
Granny - Nabila
Red's Mum - Dona
Red's Girlfriends - Maria, Dalia, Melissa, Marlene
Villagers - Angela, Els, Annette, Raylee, Amelia, Narelle, Amy, Katherine
The Band - Merril, Margaret, Robyn, Petrina
Trees - Ruth, Annette, Raylee, Angela, Dalia, Melissa, Maria, Marlene

© Ruth Jost