The story Little Red Riding Hood gets told in an interactive format like never before. Sink your teeth into this inspired adaptation woven with technology, narration, music ranging from Dixieland to King Crimson, and of course dance. An innovative performance featuring a fun dance/multimedia program based on the universal tale that appeals to all ages, from 3-year old children to young adults and grandparents. Inspired by new technology the production includes computer x-rays that creator Reichlin saw at her dentist’s office. The Better To Bite You With turns to the theme of teeth, a basic and important part of our (and many animals’) bodies. We meet Li’l Red and her Mama Blue; we discover where she got her name and her dilemma– a toothache. Later Li’l Red meets the infamous Wolf, but the story builds to an unexpected and creative conclusion.

The theater performance appeals to all ages, from 3-year old children to young adults and grandparents.

An adapted version of the program for young students has an increased emphasis on the learning element of the dance, using it to teach important lessons about the importance of dental health.

The Better To Bite You With
(Dance & Multimedia)
Premier: The Jazz Bakery, Culver City, CA
4/2009

 

For 6 dancers + narrator

Interactive dance/theatre/multimedia program
45 minutes

Choreography, narration, adaptation: Louise Reichlin

Masks & Set Piece: Stephen Kwok

Costumes: Linda Borough

Press Quotes

"Great music and dance along with a good storyline. The interaction and photos were really cool!"

Audience survey

"Imaginative and delightfully inventive...fun for the whole family."

Beverly Hills Outlook

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7:39 from performance at Edye Second Space/Broad.

Complete performance at the Mark Taper Auditorium