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Isabelle, the Country Mouse, longs for an adventures away from her predictable country life. Her siblings trie to explain the folly of her going to the Big City.
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Counsin Constance, the City Mouse, visits Isabelle and convinces her about how wonderful life in the Big City really can be.
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YouTube Video link https://youtu.be/BwDyw1pYOfA
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A Hawk is seen circling about the picnic area. Isabelle insists that she and Constance leave for the Big City --- immediately!
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As the two mice walk along, Isabelle asks Constance all about the Big City. She especially wants to taste cheese.
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At her townhouse, Constance, her French Maid Marie, and the neighbors explain to Isabelle about the art of living joyously and eating well.
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YouTube video link https://youtu.be/9rGEqesCtQI
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Before they can go out to sample what's in the pantry, the mice must pass by the sleeping Cat just outside the mouse hole. |
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Isabelle is frightened by the dangers of the City, and declares that all she wants to be is a Country Mouse! Everybody joins in dancing a hoe down! |
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"You Can Learn a Lot" - Opener Accompaniment for show combining both "The Ants and the Grasshopper" and "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse" (Use Reprise of this song for BOWS).
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"You Can Learn a Lot" - Reprise Accompaniment Use as Curtain Call or Bows for show combining both "The Ants and the Grasshopper" and "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse"
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"You Can Learn a Lot" - Opener and Reprise sheet music is available at SMP Press