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Peter Rabbit 

 

Peter Rabbit

Musical Adaptation by Kevin M Reese]

Available in Musical & Non-Musical Versions

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Detailed Plot:
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail are looking for Peter Rabbit (WHERE IS PETER RABBIT?). When he finally arrives, he tells them that he doesn’t want to go to the Bunny Parade– he wants to do something fun! For Peter Rabbit, that usually means something that will get him into trouble. The other bunnies head off for the parade while Peter heads off in the other direction (GONNA FIND SOME FUN). He ends up a Mr. McGregor’s farm. He settles down to eating some of the farmer’s vegetables when he is nearly caught. He barely escapes, leaving behind his new coat that his mother made him. On his way home, he laments about how his mother will take the news that he’s lost his new coat (I’M A DEAD DUCK). He comes across his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, who loves adventure just as much a Peter does. Benjamin talks Peter into returning to the farm to retrieve his coat (ARE YOU CHICKEN?). Just as they start eating more vegetables, they are spotted by the farmer’s cat, who traps them in a barrel. Just as the cat is about to pounce, Benjamin’s father appears and scares the cat away with a slingshot. Peter returns to his home and Benjamin accompanies his father to their home, while his father extols the benefits of obeying rules. (ONCE UPON A TIME - FINALE)

Sets:
1 Ext area of Rabbits’ home, audience is forest
2 McGregor’s farm (farmyard ext & Tool Shed int), audience is garden

Original Cast: 4:   2 Men, 2 Women played 8 characters
You may use more actors by NOT doubling.

Theme:
Responsibility, Lying, Family.

Running Time:  35 Min.  

Target Audience: Ages 2 - 10, Families.

Characters:  8
Flopsy
Mopsy
Cotton-tail
Peter Rabbit
Mr. McGregor
Benjamin
Cat 
Benjamin’s Dad

Short Description:
Silly Peter Rabbit! His brothers and sisters always try to keep him away from trouble. His mother warns him about going into Mr. McGregor's garden but he won't listen. He gets trapped inside the garden fence and barely gets out in time. If that wasn’t enough excitement, Cousin Benjamin comes over and calls Peter a chicken. Peter HAS to go back to the garden now! You can bet they'll get out safely, after they learn a valuable lesson!

MUSIC:
1: Where is Peter Rabbit? - Flopsy, Mopsy, & Cotton-tail
2: I’m Gonna Find Some Fun - Peter
3: McGregor Chases Peter Rabbit - (Instr)
4: I’m a Dead Duck - Peter
5: Are You Chicken? - Peter & Benjamin
6: Once Upon a Time (Finale) - All

Original Production
PETER RABBIT was first presented by the Wichita Children's Theatre for the Once Upon a Time series. It opened March 30, 1998, and played thirteen performances. It was directed by Mike McDowell. The cast was:

Flopsy . . . . . . . . . . . . David Burge
Mopsy . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Goeden
Cotton-tail . . . . . . . . . . Mike McDowell
Peter Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Wonsetler
Mr. McGregor . . . . . . . . . David Burge
Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Goeden
Cat    . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Burge
Benjamin’s Dad . . . . . . . . Mike McDowell