The Caterpillar's Footprint
The Caterpillar's Footprint
The Caterpillar's Footprint
The Caterpillar's Footprint
The Caterpillar's Footprint
The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan
Mary is fascinated by the legends of monsters in the Great Lakes. She invites audiences to join her on her treasure hunt for the elusive “dinosaur of Lake Michigan”, also known as a sturgeon. Taking place near Chicago's bodies of water, The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan highlights the importance of community care in light of the ever growing climate emergency. Kerfuffle and Rabbitfoot Puppetry use hyper realistic animal puppets made out of recyclable items, live music, and physical storytelling to bring this participatory play to life.
The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan is an outdoor puppet play designed for very young children aged 3-6 with their caregivers.
Please note - audiences will be asked to move and walk alongside the actors. Please wear comfortable footwear.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, August 21 - Auburn Park at 10:30am
Saturday August 22 - McKinley Park at 10:30am
Sunday, August 23 - Clark Park at 10:30am
Tuesday, August 25 - Humboldt Park 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 26 - Lane Beach Park at 5:30pm
Thursday, August 27 - Sherman Park at 5:30pm
Friday, August 28 - Marquette Park at 5:30pm
Saturday, August 29 - Ward Park at 10:30am
Tuesday, September 1 - Leone Beach Park at 5:30pm
RAIN DATES
Sunday, August 30 - Clark Park at 10:30am; McKinley Park at 10:30am
Wednesday, September 2 - Marquette Park at 5:30pm
Thursday, September 3 - Lane Beach Park at 5:30pm; Sherman Park at 5:30pm
Friday, September 4 - Leone Beach Park at 5:30pm; Ward Park at 5:30pm
Saturday, September 5 - Auburn Park at 10:30am
​Free performance! RSVP at the link here: TBD
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan & Kerfuffle
Q: What is a shush-free zone? A: Kerfuffle is a shush-free zone, meaning we don't expect very young children to be quiet throughout our plays! Caregivers need not worry about their child yelling out or making noises, because all responses are welcome at a Kerfuffle show! Q: What if my child doesn't want to sit still? A: Kerfuffle's work is created with the social and physical developmental needs of 2-6 year olds in mind. If your child wants to move about the space, jump up and down, yell out during the show, that is absolutely fine! We ask that they remain in the delineated audience area for their safety. Q: What if my child cries during the show? A: That is totally fine with us! You may soothe your child however you see fit. Crying children are by no means required to leave the space.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
​This project is supported in part by funding through the Night Out in the Parks in collaboration with Rabbit Foot Puppetry.
