Tortoise & Hare

Book by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown
Music and Lyrics by Allen Robertson

Based on the classic fable but with a modern twist!

News about Tortoise & Hare productions

Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. Hip Hop vs. Hula… you know. All the classic match-ups.

The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Musical styles collide in this energetic new re-imagining of the ancient fable.

More reviews from the SSA 2015 production

More Tortoise & Hare press mentions

In their reinvention of Aesop’s fable, Allen Robertson and Damon Brown created an original musical for Summer Stock even more joyous and affecting than 2014’s Stone Soup. Lessons about friendship, community, sacrifice, gender roles, and the environment were served up with rap, catchy tunes, and the humor and heart of a Pixar film.
License this Work Read the Script (pdf) Vocal Score (pdf)

Hear Demo Music Tracks

1. The Song Goes On
2. Louder Faster Higher
3. You’re Movin’ Out
4. Pretty Good I
5. Stretch
6. Lighten Your Load
7. Uki Buki Island
8. Bounce
9. Pretty Good II
10. Prayer
11. Make It Alright
12. World Keeps Spinning




Production Details

  • Length: 60-70 minutes
  • Appropriate for: All Ages
  • Number of Performers: 6 to 12 (Variable. Performers can be cast in multiple roles.)
  • Other Production Requirements: TORTOISE & HARE is part of our Adventure Theatre series and is designed to be performed by an ensemble cast using the unique spectacle of stagecraft to tell the story. The technical aspect of the show can be complex, involving projections and elaborate design, or it is well served by simplicity, allowing the actors to inhabit the world and bring the audience along using simple, affordable stage techniques. The production accompaniment tracks are also available.