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 is an original, highly visual and multi-sensory performance combining storytelling, movement, and puppetry. As audiences are welcomed by The Storyteller into a typical library story time, something strange starts to happen. The stories are not how The Storyteller remembers them! The mischievous bookworms take audiences to Beyond The Bookshelves where they help restore the stories.
Best for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Estimated Runtime: 40 minutes
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
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 (starting Nov 1)
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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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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