Bookworms
A library is a space of wonder and imagination, where you can find every story that ever has been and ever will be. But what goes on Beyond The Bookshelves?
Bookworms brings us to a library where a Storyteller has brought books to share. But as they tell the stories, they find that someone...or someones...has mixed them up! When two mischievous bookworms arrive from Beyond the Bookshelves to ask the Storyteller for help, the audience must decide what to do!
Bookworms is a new participatory play that combines traditional storytelling with interactive problem solving to celebrate every person's natural ability to tell a story. Featuring live music, movement, and puppetry, Bookworms is best enjoyed by children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.
Estimated Runtime: 45 minutes
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There is a pre-show coloring activity and audience members are invited to join up to 15 minutes before the performance.
Performances
​All performances are free!
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Saturday, November 9, 10:30am - Preview!
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Pre-register for Sulzer Regional Library
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Sunday, November 10, 1:30pm & 3:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library
400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Pre-register for Harold Washington Library
Saturday, November 23, 10:00am & 11:30am
DuPage Children's Museum
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Drop in only; Requires paid museum admission
Tuesday, December 3, 9:30am & 10:45am
Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
Drop in only; Pre-registration not required
Saturday, December 7, 11:00am & 1:00pm
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Pre-register for Skokie Public Library
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Now booking for additional performances!
​To learn how to bring Bookworms to a library near you, contact Ashley Laverty at AshleyLaverty@KerfuffleTVY.com
Our Team
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Click here to learn more about everyone in the virtual program!
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Cast
Storyteller: Michael-Ellen Walden
Musician: Yongwoo Park
Bookworm: Josh Bernaski
Bookworm: Shea Lee
Understudy: Serena Collins
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Production Team
Written by: Jeff Sachs
Director: Jamie Macpherson
Stage Manager: Miranda Taylor
Scenic & Properties Designer: Amy Gilman
Costume Designer: Jade Zhang
Puppet Designer: Rich Goss
Poster Art by Kelly Joyce Fielder​
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Support​
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Bookworms is made possible by the support of