LittleRedCape

Dramatis Personae LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, a brave damsel The WOLF, a voracious predator GRANNY, a hapless victim HUNTSMAN, an peasant hero MOTHER, a concerned matron Act I, Scene 1. Red's familial home. Red's MOTHER is within, fretting. Enter LITTLE RED, singing with excitement, and tying on a crimon-dyed hooded cloak. LITTLE RED O what joyous morn, for I am on my way Through yonder wood at the bright break of day! Mother dear, let not mine actions affright; I'll heed thy warnings— staying out of sight. MOTHER Yea, beware of what the forest doth hold, For hidden perils doth wait in shadows cold. Take heed of strangers that thou shalt meet And return to me ere sun's swift retreat. Exit LITTLE RED, with a basket full of bread and sweets. MOTHER Fair Red, my child, thy journey lies ahead In perilous woods where evils are bred. From a mother's sweet love, I must implore Thou heedest my words, and danger's path ignore! These woods, yon labyrinth of shadows and