The Red Head Dilemma

The Red Head Dilemma invites children to join the imaginary society of the people of Red Head City as honorary citizens. From the madcap court of Mayor Ruby Red Crimson, the children are divided into four sections and join forces with the zany Charlotte Scarlet, Merlin Magenta, Roger Redbone and Rosa Redfern, all obsessed with the color red. When a stranger, who is not a Red Head, wants to move into Red Head City, the One Human Family themed production forces the Red Head Citizens to examine their own prejudices. The children take to the stage and help to determine the action and the stranger’s fate and in doing so learn a valuable lesson about racism and equality.

Originally written in 1989 by Kyle Caskey and his touring company, Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre, The Red Head Dilemma toured Chicago schools for eight years and reached thousands of children grades K-8. With a desire to revive his thought provoking production, Caskey, teamed up with David Black and formed the Key West Children’s Theatre Company, the Florida Keys newest adult troupe dedicated to presenting theater for children. They were fortunate to tap Michael Fauss who has created the original score. Michael Aaglan is directing with Carolyn Cooper providing choreography.