RED follows the interconnected stories of 18 school girls as they navigate the challenges they encounter in the course of a regular school day. This contemporary spin on the classic fairytale is full of humour and fun as the girls struggle to overcome the problems that beset them on their personal journeys.
RED is a tale about personal growth, and the nature of the wolves that we each encounter on our paths. It is a story about moving beyond fear, and the beauty and strength of friendships.
Filled with identifiable characters and relatable age appropriate conflicts RED has multiple roles for an entirely youth cast. RED was written for young actors between the ages of seven and fourteen. It is meant to be performed as a physical theatre/ensemble play in which the cast remains onstage throughout the performance. The set and props are minimal consisting only of the chairs and props used by the actors.
Keywords: children, multiple roles, youth, young actors, large cast, ensemble theatre
Genre: Theatre for Young Audiences, TYA
Acts: 1
Run time: 45 minutes
Suitable for students under 10
Cast size: 18 actors
Casting note: RED was created to be performed by a youth ensemble and contains multiple roles for young actors between the ages of 7 and 14.. Though originally created for a female cast, some roles can be modified to be played by either gender. Age range is approximately 7 to 14. The role of Grandmother can be played offstage or be recorded.
Please note that this play can be adapted to accommodate a smaller cast. Please contact playwright if you need the script modified.