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An Opera for ChildrenMusic and Libretto by Rachel J. PetersAdapted from the book Rootabaga Stories by Carl SandburgCAST: 1 adult tenor, 1 adult bass-baritone, and a childrens ensemble of flexible size playing 17 other roles and chorusDURATION: 1 hour 10 minutesWORLD PREMIERE: Sarasota Opera, 2017Gimme the Ax takes his two children, Please Gimme and Ax Me No Questions, to the whimsical-but-not-magical Rootabaga Country to learn more about the mother they never knew. In the process, they learn that families come in all shapes and sizes. NOTE: All performances of this work require separate permission and licensing. To learn more about this opera and obtain performance rights, please visit www.racheljpeters.com
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