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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 participatory play by Jeff Sachs 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. 

PRODUCTION HISTORY

 

Bookworms toured to Chicagoland libraries and children's museums from November 9-December 7, 2024. Bookworms toured to Thurston County, NE with the Lied Center for Performing Arts' Arts Across Nebraska program November 13-15, 2024. 

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​

 

Bookworms was made possible by the support of

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