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Bookworms

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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

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For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Managing Director Jeff Sachs at JeffSachs@KerfuffleTVY.com

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