Come to Me, Pretty Butterfly
A musical children's play based on the beloved children's book, following Hazi the Caterpillar and his friends on a journey to the top of the tree to stop the sunset and remain small. The show combines songs, dances, and a story about change and growth, suitable for ages 3-7.
A musical children's play based on the beloved children's book, following Hazi the Caterpillar and his friends on a journey to the top of the tree to stop the sunset and remain small. The show combines songs, dances, and a story about change and growth, suitable for ages 3-7.
Come to Me, Pretty Butterfly
A musical children's play featuring beloved childhood songs.
Target audience: Ages 3-7
Creative Team:
- Playwrights: Odad Ahrech and Hadas Calderon
- Director: Eden Amit
- Music: Tal Belcherovich
- Choreography: Or Meshach
- Set Design: Adam Klar
- Costume Design: Limor Hersko
- Lighting Design: Eli Ashkenazi
- Speech & Diction: Margalit Gaz
- Wind Instruments: Ofer Feld
- Guitars & Mixing: Rami Oserer
- Stage Manager: Tali Agronov
Cast:
Tom Antopolski / Poli Salons, Ofir Veil / Meni Tzur, Harel Murad, Loran Savir, Avi Sarusi / Yosiyan Naaman, Noam Arad
Synopsis:
Chazi is the happiest caterpillar in the garden. Every day he spends time with his caterpillar friends singing, playing games, and devouring delicious leaves. Everything changes when Chazi hears that tonight, as the sun sets, he will transform into a big, colorful butterfly. The frightened Chazi doesn't want to change; he wants his life to remain exactly the same. None of his friends understand him, so he stays alone and meets Totit the chick, the only one who feels the same way. She too faces a big change as the sun sets: an egg will hatch, and she will become a big sister. Together with Mali, a brave and courageous ant who doesn't want to turn into a hardworking worker, they embark on an adventurous journey to the top of the tree. All to stop the sun from setting, so they won't have to grow up and stay who they are. Along the way, they face a tough battle with night animals: the spider and bats, who try to prevent their plan at all costs. But precisely there, at the treetop, doubts suddenly arise—“Maybe it’s worth changing after all?” The three friends will need to realize that changes (even if they seem a bit scary) bring good things with them.
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Praise:
"The cast caused the children to sing and dance with great talent. Grade 10!" – Salona
"A magnet for young viewers... A production invested in every dimension and a lot of fun - even for parents" – Calcalist
"This classic gets vitality and joy that sweeps all the children in the audience... while the parents went back in time, to days when everything was simpler." – Haaretz
"A wonderful musical play with a fascinating plot... I recommend everyone with children to see the play. Enjoy a family outing with value and nostalgia, you will all leave with a smile." – Salona
All rights reserved to HaKibbutz HaMeuchad Publishing House Ltd.
To avoid disrupting the normal course of the performance and the enjoyment of the spectators, entry for children under the age of 3 or with strollers to theater performances is not permitted. Thank you for your understanding!
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