Ferdinand the Bull
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Book & Lyrics by Karen Zacarías
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the book by Munro Leaf

Upcoming Productions

Synopsis

A classic tale of individuality, Ferdinand The Bull is the story of a bull who doesn’t want to fight and butt heads like all the other bulls: he just wants to take care of his beloved flowers. But when the belligerent Duque Dodo comes looking for the toughest bull in all of Spain to fight in Madrid, he mistakenly picks Ferdinand. In this fun and imaginative adaptation, including a pun-ful pig named Cochina who wants to be a star, and the matador Danilo, who really wants to be a Flamenco dancer, everyone learns to be true to themselves.

‘Ferdinand’ is outstanding in its field!…A clever script that managers to blend lofty Shakespearean themes with the corniest jokes ever!” – Chris Slattery, The Gazette

You had me at Moo” – The Washington Times

History

The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia
The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia


Ferdinand the Bull
was commissioned and premiered by Imagination Stage in 2000 under the direction of Janet Stanford. It won the Tenth Annual Actors’ Playhouse’s National Children’s Theatre Festival, and has since enjoyed numerous productions throughout the country, including the Coterie, The Goodman Theatre, The Alliance Theatre, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Nashville Children’s Theatre, Childsplay, and the Lewis Family Playhouse.

The theatrical production rights to Ferdinand the Bull are not currently available, but contact us via the contact page to be put on our interest list.

“This Running of the “Bull” is one to savor” – The Washington Post

Frolicking fun for the entire family” – Country Press

Musical Numbers

1. OPENING DANCE - All
1. OPENING DANCE - All

2. BOOTIFUL FLOWERS - Ferdinand
2. BOOTIFUL FLOWERS - Ferdinand

3. DANILO'S SONG - Danilo

4. BULLY IS WHAT A BULL SHOULD DO - Cochina
4. BULLY IS WHAT A BULL SHOULD DO - Cochina

5. TORO TANGO - All
5. TORO TANGO - All

6. BULL RING DANCE - All

7. THE BULL IN UNBELIEVABLE - All

 

ferdy from wash post
Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD

‘Ferdinand’ gets a big ‘Ole! – the classic book turns into a perfect mini-musical thanks to Zacarias and La Puma…crafted for English and Spanish-speaking children alike – it’s a hit!” – Holly Johnson, The Oregonian

Production Elements

MainStreet Theatre Company, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
MainStreet Theatre Company, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Cast: 1 Woman, 3 Men

Female:
COCHINA – A pig, Ferdinand’s best friend (Alto)

Male:
FERDINAND the BULL – A bull who loves flowers (Baritone)
DUQUE DODO – A belligerent Spanish duke (Baritone)
DANILO – The Duke’s son (Tenor)

Music: Songs in the Spanish Flamenco tradition, including the Sevillana and Paso Doble. Accompaniment tracks available.
Musical Difficulty:Moderate
Technical Requirements: Minimal
Suggested Audience: Pre-School/Elementary/Families

Literally sings with feel-good family fun” – The Evening Bulletin

Authors

DEBORAH WICKS LA PUMA (music) – see her bio page

Purchase

For perusal materials and full audio demo contact us via our contact page.

Vocal Work Out! CD

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