Book, lyrics, and music by Allen Robertson
Based on “The Musicians of Bremen Town,” written by the Brothers Grimm around 1910, four animals deemed too old to be useful by their owners flee their grisly fates in hopes of becoming famous Bremen town musicians.
With a country, bluegrass, and gospel score, the familiar tale is set this time in 1930s America as the Donkey, Cat, Dog, and Rooster take a road trip in search of their musical careers and learn something about each other and life along the way.
Fittingly, the music of the play truly is uplifting. The songs’ lyrics are penned with grace and humor. “Free,” the animals’ anthem, and the spiritual “I’ll Be There” gave me goose bumps, an uncommon reaction in a children’s play. -The Austin Chronicle
