Missoula Children's Theater - Red Riding Hood - January 10, 2026
Forest safety and navigation
Avoiding fire hazards
Conflict between Big Bad Wolf and Little Lovable Wolf
Red Riding Hood's trip to Grandma's house
Construction materials for animal houses
The role of Forest Rangers in regulating conduct
Concerns about peer pressure and delinquency in the woods
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
I'm afraid that same thing might happen to that Little Hood girl.
If you play with poisons, you will get hurt.
People (4)
Big Bad WolfWolfClaims he is unfairly maligned and tries to help travelers stay on the trail.
1 quote
Claims he is unfairly maligned and tries to help travelers stay on the trail.
“Most people think that wolves are mean and nasty creatures from the dark woods... I really am nice.”
Explaining his reputation versus his actual personality.
Ranger RooneyForest RangerStrictly enforces park rules regarding fires, feeding animals, and trail usage.
1 quote
Strictly enforces park rules regarding fires, feeding animals, and trail usage.
“All I ask is that you follow the rules. Don't feed the animals, no wildfires, and stay on the trail.”
Instructing the Hood family on forest conduct.
Red Riding HoodTravelerWants to prove her independence by traveling alone to her grandmother's house.
1 quote
Wants to prove her independence by traveling alone to her grandmother's house.
“I'm not a child. I'm so old enough to go to grandma's house alone.”
Refusing parental/familial oversight.
Billy the WoodsmanWoodsmanAdmits to not liking trees much, prefers catching the sun.
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Admits to not liking trees much, prefers catching the sun.
“I spend most of my time looking for good clearing so I can catch the sun.”
Explaining his work habits.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Morning in the forest
- Various unscheduled encounters along the forest trail
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Hands Off the Wolves Code: states no youngsters may be in the presence of wolves.