WHO WILL SAVE THE LITTLE MOUSE?!

When Bastien, an adventurous young French boy, loses his last baby tooth, he is ready to stay up all night to meet The Little Mouse. However, when a human-sized rat appears in her stead, Bastien learns that The Little Mouse has been imprisoned by the Evil Queen. Bastien and his new friends adventure into the Kingdom of the Rats to save The Little Mouse, learning magic and life lessons along the way. Children, parents, family members, and friends of all ages will experience a one-of-a-kind musical adventure mixing culture with problem solving, morals, and tenacity. This rollicking family comedy features a fabulous pastiche orchestral score, comedic hijinx, creative costumes, and comedic creatures that will be sure to tap into your spirit of adventure!

ABOUT THE LITTLE MOUSE

Looking For the Little Mouse was first presented in Paris, France under its original title, À La Recherche de La Petite Souris at the À La Folie Théâtre, where it enjoyed a successful, nearly sold-out run of three months. It then transferred to Casablanca, Morocco’s Théâtre des Arts Vivants for a two week run. Its English-language premier was held over one weekend at The Glove Theatre in Gloversville, NY, produced and presented by Trust Your Gut Productions with the following cast and creatives:

Book, Music, Lyrics, Direction, and Choreography by Michael Maricondi
Tommy Kluska as Bastien
Olivia Hanifan as Irene, The Queen, and The Little Mouse
Jay White as Pépère
Megan Hayner as Mémère
Sonny Duross as Jacques and Scorbute
Costumes by Eric Steding (Shop Studios)
Sets and Props by David LaMonica and Rico Perrott
Lighting Design by Christopher Ihasz
Poster Graphic by Troy Raines

Reviews from the french production of Looking For the Little Mouse:

• “I rediscovered my child-like soul through this show; it is simply genial, funny, and take you on a ride. We all followed Bastien’s adventure in marvel.”

• “A show full of energy; no time to get bored, even for the adults! Transportative musical passages; a very nice moment for our family.”

• “If you’re looking for a musical with a wonderful story, then Looking For the Little Mouse is the one to not miss! It’s original, hysterical, dynamic, and the music is incredible. The characters are excellent and perfectly suited to the world of the show. Inventive sets and wonderful use of the space. Though the show lasts for 60 minutes, it goes by at breakneck speed; children and adults alike are completely enchanted, taken into the musical spiral and the suspense of this piece with many surprises! My child completely identified with the young main character of Bastien, a sort of Indiana Jones Jr.; this show made him impatient to lose his next tooth! In brief, a rhythmed, acrobatic production accompanied by magic and incredible music make this show not to be missed!”

• “Superbe! Our family had a wonderful time, especially our children aged 2-6 years old. The youngest loved the songs and the two older ones followed the show wide eyed and mouths agog :-) This show is worth more than any movie ticket; I recommend that everyone give it a look!”

• “This is the first time I’ve ever seen an entire audience—children and adults—glued to the stage from the beginning to the end of a show.”

• “I haven’t laughed that hard in a long while”