Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Megan Alrutz, Dramaturg Based on the book by Mo Willems
Synopsis
“They are a little bit rat. They are a little bit mole. They are all naked.”
Wilbur is not your average naked mole rat: he loves to wear clothes. But his au natural friends think he’s crazy and pressure him give up his clothes-wearing ways. With tail-shaking tunes, empowering messages of individuality, and classic Mo Willems humor, this musical rocks audiences of all ages.
History
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience was commissioned by Seattle Children’s Theatre and premiered in May 2018 under the direction of Linda Hartzell, with a live band under the music direction of Tim Symons, and has since enjoyed productions around the country at theaters such as South Coast Repertory and Oregon Children’s Theatre.
Greg McCormick Allen, Kate Jaeger, Lisa Estridge, Vickielee Wohlbach, and Duncan Frost at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Photo Credit: Elise Bakketun
This delightful little story of following your own bliss as long as it doesn’t hurt someone else and letting others do the same is a lesson many in our society could learn.” – Broadway World
SCT’s Latest Production is Going to Rock Your World!” – Red Tricyle
Daniel Bellusci, Marqell Edward Clayton, Nicole Cowans and Melody Butiu at South Coast Repertory. Photo credit: Debora Robinson
Production Elements
Cast: 3 Women, 3 Men
Female GRANDE MOLE RAT (Alto belt)
TALL MOLE RAT (Soprano belt)
WEATHER MOLE/SECRET SERVICE MOLE RAT (Mezzo belt)
Male WILBUR J MOLE RAT, Jr (Rock Tenor)
VENTI MOLE RAT (Bass/Baritone)
GRAND-PAH/BUCK NAKED (Baritone)
Music: Classic rock score for Keyboard, Bass, Drums, and Electric Guitar. Accompaniment tracks available. Musical Difficulty: Moderate Technical Requirements: Minimal
Suggested Audience: Young Audiences/Families
‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed’ is like a party for kids, and incredibly fun for adults too!” – ParentMap
Kate Jaeger, Duncan Frost, and Richard Gray at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Photo credit: Elise Bakketun
Authors
MO WILLEMS (Book and Lyrics) works in children’s books, animation, television, theater, and bubble gum card painting, garnering him 3 Caldecott Honors, 2 Geisel Medals, 6 Emmy Awards, 4 Geisel Honors, a Helen Hayes nomination, and multiple bubble gum cards.
He is best know for his characters Knuffle Bunny, The Pigeon, andElephant and Piggie. He is worst known for his characters in Sheep in the Big City and The Off-Beats. More information about Mo’s past, present, and future can be gleaned at www.mowillems.com
Marqell Edward Clayton, Joel Gelman, Gina D’Acciaro, Nicole Cowans and Melody Butiu and Daniel Bellusci at South Coast Repertory. Photo credit: Debora Robinson
