Overview

Synopsis

Aninka and Pepíček are fatherless sister and brother with an ill mother. They decide to sing in the town marketplace to raise the needed money to help their mom. However, the evil organ grinder Brundibár chases them away. Luckily, with the help of a dog, a cat and a lark, and the children of the town, they are able to chase Brundibár away in turn, and sing in the market square.

Show Information

Music
Hans Krása
Libretto
Adolf Hoffmeister
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Aninka

Lead

Female

Pepicek

Lead

Male

Brundibár

Lead

Male

A dog

Supporting

Either Gender

A cat

Featured

Either Gender

A sparrow

Featured

Either Gender

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