Hansel & Gretel is an old folktale adapted by the Grimm brothers. Hansel & Gretel are the only children of an impoverished woodcutter. When famine hits the country, their stepmother pushes her husband to abandon the children in the woods. Things then take an unexpected turn and Gretel has to find the courage to save her beloved brother.
Students: Patrick Del Balso, Rocio Martinez Delfa, Audrey Sampaleanu, Romario Sarmiento Bravo
Teacher: Sheila O'Brien
The Three LIttle Pigs is a fable about three pigs and a Big Bad Wolf. The pigs live in three separate houses, made of straw, sticks and bricks. Terrorized by the Wolf, the pigs finally take a stand together to defend themselves. Many different versions have evolved over the years. Our version is set in the Wild West in the 1800’s.
Students: Abbey Libertucci, Fionn Rewucki, Chiara Vona, Brayden Williams.
Teacher: Sheila O'Brien
Little Red Riding Hood is the famous story about a young girl who outsmarts the Big Bad Wolf. Again, this story appears in many variations throughout Europe, but was standardized in the version told by the Brothers Grimm. In many early versions, it’s a cautionary tale for children. Our adaptation includes a few new twists.
Students: Isabella Alves, Stella Kriparos, Ishika Verma, Tessa Wacholtz
Teacher: Sheila O'Brien
Mélanie is trying to share a story about a mouse, but an unexpected guest makes an appearance and causes a ruckus. It is now up to Mélanie, and the rest of the characters in the story to put an end to Chester’s commotion.
Students: Isabelle Gique, Brigid Morrison, Laura Paniccia, Emily Um
Teacher: Donna Marie Baratta