David M. RubensteinChairman

Michael M. KaiserPresident

Darrell M. AyersVice President, Education

Nordic Cool 2013 is presented in cooperation withthe Nordic Council of Ministers

and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Presenting UnderwriterHRH Foundation

Festival Co-ChairsThe Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter,Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Barbro Osher

This presentation is sponsored by the Danish ArtsCouncil Committee for the Performing Arts.

A Sonatina is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund.

Major support is provided by the HonorableBonnie McElveen-Hunter, Mrs. Marilyn CarlsonNelson and Dr. Glen Nelson, the Barbro Osher ProSuecia Foundation, David M. Rubenstein, and theState Plaza Hotel.International Programming at the Kennedy Centeris made possible through the generosity of theKennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.Additional support for Performances for YoungAudiences is provided in part by Adobe Foundation;The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey;TheMacy*s Foundation; TheMax and Victoria DreyfusFoundation, Inc.; The Morris and Gwendolyn CafritzFoundation; Park Foundation, Inc.; Paul M. AngellFamily Foundation; an endowment from the Rynaand Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; U.S.Department of Education; Washington Gas; and bygenerous contributors to the Abe Fortas MemorialFund, and by a major gift to the fund from the lateCarolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.Major support for the Kennedy Center’seducational programs is provided byDavid and Alice Rubenstein through theRubenstein Arts Access Program.

—as of December 31, 2012

www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an educationprogram of the Kennedy Center.

Learn more about Education at The Kennedy Centerat www.kennedy-center.org/educationThe contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent thepolicy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you shouldnot assume endorsement from the Federal Government.

© 2013 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Performances for Young Audiencesis made possible by

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DENMARK’STEATRET GRUPPE 38

A SonatinaThink you know the story

of Little Red Riding Hood?Well,wait until you see how a storyteller, twomusicians, a chicken, and some everydayitems tell the story of the little girl andthe big bad wolf. Just remember to

bring your imagination!

The Tale EndWATCH FOR HOW…� the musician gets free from being stuck—twice� everyday foods and objects are used� the pickup truck becomes a small stage

LISTEN FOR…� themusic by the accordion, trumpet, and double bass� how the music changes when the wolf appears� how you know Little Red Riding Hood’s feelingswithout hearing her when her mother tells her to goto grandmother’s house

THINK ABOUT…� what lessons you learned from the story and theperformance

� what items from around your school or home youwould choose to represent Little Red Riding Hood,

grandmother, and the wolf, and why

Meet the Theater CompanyTeatret Gruppe 38 (pronounced TEE-AY-trut GROOP)comes from Denmark. You might notice that theperformers speak English a little differently. That’scalled an accent, and they have one because their firstlanguage is Danish, not English. They perform all overthe world, and they love telling a good story on stagein ways that might challenge and surprise you.

A GOOD AUDIENCE…stays seated, stays quiet,

doesn’t eat, listens,and claps at the end.

Have fun and be preparedto be surprised!

TROUBLE—AND GETTINGOUT OF ITDuring the performance, one of themusicians gets stuck and needs help.It happens twice! And both times, thestoryteller says, “It’s really stupid foryou to be dependent on other peopleevery time you want to get out.” Do youagree with her? Who else gets stuck andcan’t get out without help?What lessonscould you learn from their troubles?

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCEA storyteller and twomusicians want toperform the story Little Red RidingHood. But getting ready to tell the storyturns out to be half the work—and fun.Watch the storyteller’s crazy efforts toget everyone (including a chicken!) andeverything she needs ready for theperformance. Notice especially theitems she gathers and introduces to you.These “players,” as she calls them, willtake on important roles in the story.

LITTLER, LIGHTER, AND LOONIERWondering why the performance ofLittle Red Riding Hood is calledA Sonatina? Good question! There’s noone right answer, but here are somethings to think about. “Sonatina”(pronounced son-uh-TEE-nuh) usuallyrefers to a piece of music that’s oftenshorter and, though serious, also a littlemore playful. How could a word thatnormally describes music describe thisperformance, too? Look for ideas as theshow unfolds. See how the performersgo about their telling of a tale—a talethat involves terrible danger. Afterward,discuss your thoughts on the title withyour family and friends.

A GRIMM TALELittle Red Riding Hood is a fairy tale, likeSleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.These kinds of stories often havemagicalbeings or events and teach a moral orlesson. Charles Perrault (from France)and Jacob andWilhelm Grimm(brothersfromGermany)wrote versions of thesetales hundreds of years ago. The versionyou’ll see mostly follows the Grimms’story. It’s a scary one about a girl whotravels through a forest to visit her sickgrandmother. Along theway, shemeets amean andhungrywolfwith awickedplan.

THE STORYTELLER’S TOOLBOXDuring the performance, your storytellergets help telling the story from hermusician friends and an old pickup truckthat becomes a little stage. She alsouses some other storytelling tools:

� Simple props (objects actors use) tostand in for characters and actions

� Simple costume changes,like changing coats or hats

� Different voices, like a highervoice for Little Red Riding Hood

� Different movements, like sudden,rough movements for the wolf

� Different faces, like wide eyes toshow fear

A Different Kind of Storytelling

TROUBLE—AND GETTINGOUT OF ITDuring the performance, one of themusicians gets stuck and needs help.It happens twice! And both times, thestoryteller says, “It’s really stupid foryou to be dependent on other peopleevery time you want to get out.” Do youagree with her? Who else gets stuck andcan’t get out without help?What lessonscould you learn from their troubles?

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCEA storyteller and twomusicians want toperform the story Little Red RidingHood. But getting ready to tell the storyturns out to be half the work—and fun.Watch the storyteller’s crazy efforts toget everyone (including a chicken!) andeverything she needs ready for theperformance. Notice especially theitems she gathers and introduces to you.These “players,” as she calls them, willtake on important roles in the story.

LITTLER, LIGHTER, AND LOONIERWondering why the performance ofLittle Red Riding Hood is calledA Sonatina? Good question! There’s noone right answer, but here are somethings to think about. “Sonatina”(pronounced son-uh-TEE-nuh) usuallyrefers to a piece of music that’s oftenshorter and, though serious, also a littlemore playful. How could a word thatnormally describes music describe thisperformance, too? Look for ideas as theshow unfolds. See how the performersgo about their telling of a tale—a talethat involves terrible danger. Afterward,discuss your thoughts on the title withyour family and friends.

A GRIMM TALELittle Red Riding Hood is a fairy tale, likeSleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.These kinds of stories often havemagicalbeings or events and teach a moral orlesson. Charles Perrault (from France)and Jacob andWilhelm Grimm(brothersfromGermany)wrote versions of thesetales hundreds of years ago. The versionyou’ll see mostly follows the Grimms’story. It’s a scary one about a girl whotravels through a forest to visit her sickgrandmother. Along theway, shemeets amean andhungrywolfwith awickedplan.

THE STORYTELLER’S TOOLBOXDuring the performance, your storytellergets help telling the story from hermusician friends and an old pickup truckthat becomes a little stage. She alsouses some other storytelling tools:

� Simple props (objects actors use) tostand in for characters and actions

� Simple costume changes,like changing coats or hats

� Different voices, like a highervoice for Little Red Riding Hood

� Different movements, like sudden,rough movements for the wolf

� Different faces, like wide eyes toshow fear

A Different Kind of Storytelling

David M. RubensteinChairman

Michael M. KaiserPresident

Darrell M. AyersVice President, Education

Nordic Cool 2013 is presented in cooperation withthe Nordic Council of Ministers

and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Presenting UnderwriterHRH Foundation

Festival Co-ChairsThe Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter,Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Barbro Osher

This presentation is sponsored by the Danish ArtsCouncil Committee for the Performing Arts.

A Sonatina is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund.

Major support is provided by the HonorableBonnie McElveen-Hunter, Mrs. Marilyn CarlsonNelson and Dr. Glen Nelson, the Barbro Osher ProSuecia Foundation, David M. Rubenstein, and theState Plaza Hotel.International Programming at the Kennedy Centeris made possible through the generosity of theKennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.Additional support for Performances for YoungAudiences is provided in part by Adobe Foundation;The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey;TheMacy*s Foundation; TheMax and Victoria DreyfusFoundation, Inc.; The Morris and Gwendolyn CafritzFoundation; Park Foundation, Inc.; Paul M. AngellFamily Foundation; an endowment from the Rynaand Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; U.S.Department of Education; Washington Gas; and bygenerous contributors to the Abe Fortas MemorialFund, and by a major gift to the fund from the lateCarolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.Major support for the Kennedy Center’seducational programs is provided byDavid and Alice Rubenstein through theRubenstein Arts Access Program.

—as of December 31, 2012

www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an educationprogram of the Kennedy Center.

Learn more about Education at The Kennedy Centerat www.kennedy-center.org/educationThe contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent thepolicy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you shouldnot assume endorsement from the Federal Government.

© 2013 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Performances for Young Audiencesis made possible by

CuesheetP

ER

FO

RM

AN

CE

GU

IDE

DENMARK’STEATRET GRUPPE 38

A SonatinaThink you know the story

of Little Red Riding Hood?Well,wait until you see how a storyteller, twomusicians, a chicken, and some everydayitems tell the story of the little girl andthe big bad wolf. Just remember to

bring your imagination!

The Tale EndWATCH FOR HOW…� the musician gets free from being stuck—twice� everyday foods and objects are used� the pickup truck becomes a small stage

LISTEN FOR…� themusic by the accordion, trumpet, and double bass� how the music changes when the wolf appears� how you know Little Red Riding Hood’s feelingswithout hearing her when her mother tells her to goto grandmother’s house

THINK ABOUT…� what lessons you learned from the story and theperformance

� what items from around your school or home youwould choose to represent Little Red Riding Hood,

grandmother, and the wolf, and why

Meet the Theater CompanyTeatret Gruppe 38 (pronounced TEE-AY-trut GROOP)comes from Denmark. You might notice that theperformers speak English a little differently. That’scalled an accent, and they have one because their firstlanguage is Danish, not English. They perform all overthe world, and they love telling a good story on stagein ways that might challenge and surprise you.

A GOOD AUDIENCE…stays seated, stays quiet,

doesn’t eat, listens,and claps at the end.

Have fun and be preparedto be surprised!