The Legend of Little Bad: Not Her Father's Fairytale

Woofie, the daughter of the Big Bad Wolf and Pink, the daughter of Little Red don't want to grow up to be in the fairytale to which they've been assigned. So, with the help of Archie, their friendly neighborhood piggie, they decide to head into the dark forest to find the mythical Lunabird to get her to give them a new fairytale of their very own. They will meet many favorites along the way; share an apple with the evil queen, tango with the ugly step sisters, charm a few princes, and maybe, just maybe you can teach Woofie how to howl. They will need all of their courage and wit and your help to succeed. Come howl with us- Aaawoooo!

The cast

Elise Anderson
Role: Little Pink

Erin CN Busby
Role: Millie the Pig/ The Maiden of Light/ Annabelle the Ugly Stepsister/ the Sea Hag

Andy Chambers
Role: Archie the pig/ Annabeau the Ugly Stepsister/ Cygne the Swan Prince

Jesse Corder
Role: Director

Brian Hesser
Role: Xavier the Pig/The Henchman of the Night/Ugly Stepmother/Rumplestiltskin/Grenouille the Frog Prince

Ariel Pinkerton
Role: Miss Bon Nuit/ Queen White/ The Lunabird/ Mrs. Bad
Ariel Pinkerton is a Graduate of the U of M with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. She is proud to portray her 3rd Evil Queen in 2 years, but swears she's all warm and fuzzy at heart. She has been seen most recently in Cromulent Shakespeare co.'s Love's Labours Lost (Katherine), Sense and Sensibility (Elinor) and Nimbus' TV MEN (Salome). Upcoming work includes Lighting Design for 20%'s 4:48 and finishing up re-writes for her play Teach Me Tonight which will be the last show in 20%'s season this May.

Symmonie Preston
Role: Woofie
Symmonie received her B.F.A in Theatre Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University. She frequently works with Cromulent Shakespeare where she recently played Sir Nathaniel in Love's Labours Lost. She is a co-founder of Behemoth Theatre Company where she has portrayed Swash in The Advendures of Swash and Buckle and Sally Talley in Talley's Folly. She plans to head to England this fall to persue her M.F.A. in Staging Shakespeare at the University of Exeter. This show was inspired by her daughters Ruby and Tallulah and all little kids who dare to dream big.

Kate Tupy
Role: Stage Manager

Derek "Duck" Washington
Role: Sound design

Showtimes

Fri., Aug. 1 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 3 @ 1:00 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 8 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 10 @ 2:30 p.m.

Show details

Venue: U of M Rarig Center Proscenium

Duration: 60 minutes

For ages 5+

Written by Symmonie Preston

Genres: Audience participation, Kids, Comedy

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Super cute!
by Dawn Krosnowski Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I only wish I had brought a niece or two along!

Nice!
by Kristi Lawless Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
A very pleasing and clever show that made me laugh out loud.

Bored.
by Mary Zerene Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
We had high hopes for this show, and were sadly disappointed. We took our kids who Fringe yearly (ages 4-11), and they kept asking how many they "had to" go to today, and "Is it almost done?" Oh my. Kudos for trying, but I am sorry to say we felt like it was not a good spend of the hour when there are so many shows to choose from.

Fun for the whole yadda yadda it's good.
by Brian Watson-Jones Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Fine, fun acting all across the board, and it toes the line perfectly; you know, that line between being a good show for kids while also enjoyable for adults? That one. It hits both sides. I was having a ball, and there were kids all around me howling and clapping and crying out on cue better than some professional actors I've worked with.

There wasn't a weak link in the cast- everyone brought a sense of fun and joy to every moment they were on stage. But I want to single out Andy Chambers for his excellent turns as the nebbishly charming Swan Prince, and the porkus ex machina Archie.

Just a joy!!
by Shawna Jones Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
What a great show - I am introducing my daughter to the entertainment of theater and couldn't have picked a better show. The children were engaged and ready to help Woofie and Pink...through their adventure. Would recommend it to everyone.

Excellent script, very good show!
by Bucky Fay Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I don't mean to praise the writing at the expense of the performance, but the script is very imaginative! It's a little along the lines of Terry Pratchet or Neil Gaiman, turning some of the "rules" of fairy tales on their ears.
Excellent energy and variety in the cast, a nice simple staging that doesn't lag, and good involvement with and by the audience add up to an terrific kids' show!

confusing
by Melissa Semrad Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
If you know a lot about fairy tales, go see it. If you don't know much, stay home.

Loved it!
by Mara Koeller Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Went to see the Legend of Little Bad on Saturday with a delightful seven year old--he LOVED the show. He was on the edge of his seat eager to help Woofie howl. A fun show for all ages.

Fun show!
by Jean Salo Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
The Legend of Little Bad has something for everyone. It's loads of fun for kids, but parents will feel comfortable howling along. Loved the pre & post show music, the talented, versatile cast, and the overall energy of the show. Definitely recommend it!

Fun for little kids and the parents too
by Donald Preston Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This is a highly imaginative retelling of a number of classic “fairy” stories. The cast keeps it fun and invites everyone in the audience to participate in the show with them. There are some scary parts for the very little ones but they don’t last long and the reward for making it through is worth it. If you are looking for a show to bring your kids to this is the one. Oh and you parents may learn a thing or two and most certainly have as many laughs as you kids do. Highly recommended!

Don't Eat the Apple!
by Kale Ganann Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
A very nice children's play, 'The Legend of Little Bad' entertains, engages and excites. With a bevvy of costume changes and a delightful cast of characters, Little Pink and Little Bad set out to change their tale to a new fairytale.

Filled with information about the origin of fairytales and lessons about being true to yourself, 'The Legend of Little Bad' will leave you howling.

Uh, in a good way.

Adorable
by Claire Avitabile Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This play was definitely for the young, young at heart, and everyone else. Humor for kids and adults alike, this "dissection" of several fairy tales was simply adorable. Great cast, too!!!

Just bring your inner kid
by Dan Pinkerton Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I went to several of mediocre kids' shows last year, so I was a little wary. I needn't have been. The script is smart, funny, aimed straight at kids under ten, yet great entertainment for old people, too. The charming, funny cast plays it big (a necessity in Rarig's vast proscenium Theatre). The low-budget special effects are a hoot. The kids around me loved it, but I didn't bring a kid and I still had a great time. You will, too.

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