Hansel and Gretel (Walter)

Hansel and Gretel (Walter)

Grimm Brothers, Kristin Walter, Michael Walter, Karen Biscopink

Hansel and Gretel (Walter)

Hansel and Gretel (Walter)

Grimm Brothers, Kristin Walter, Michael Walter, Karen Biscopink

Overview

In this twist on the classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel are actually"Hank and Gertie," two poor children from the hills of Appalachia. When a witch moves in to town and puts their parents under a spell, these intrepid siblings must outsmart and defeat her. A musical, this version of the story is set to a beautiful bluegrass score.

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Details

  • Genre: Theatre for Young Audiences, Fables/Folktales
  • Time Period: 1930s
  • Cast Attributes: Features Children, Roles for Children
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences, Young Children (Age 2 - 5), Children (Age 6 - 10)

Authors

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Kristin Walter

Kristin Walter is the author of The Selfish Giant, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Elves and the Shoemaker, and The Last of the Dragons, among others. A committed advocate for children’s theatre, Ms. Walter has toured as an actress and director with Missoula Children’s Theat ...
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Michael Walter

Author

Karen Biscopink

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