A Celebration of Libraries and Queer Family
Co-created by Sam Rise, MK Tuomanen, ILL DOOTS and John Jarboe
Lead funding provided by The William Penn Foundation
Loretta the Lowly Bookworm doesn’t fit in anywhere. All she wants is a place where she is free to be herself! But where could that be? Enter Mo the Librarian and friends to introduce Loretta to the magical world of the library through original songs, stories, drag, glitter, and joy! Rolling to you on the Beardmobile - our truck turned stage on wheels. Made in collaboration with hip-hop collective ILL DOOTS and songcatcher Sam Rise, and featuring Lili St Queer.
CHECK IT OUT!!!! celebrates Philly's libraries as places of freedom for all families, and is recommended for bookworms aged 5-10 of all orientations, genders, and genres! Stick around for kid-friendly activities after the show.
Run time: 45 minutes
CHECK IT OUT!!! DUE DATES & TIMES
📕 Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Parkway Central Library @ 4 PM: Kid-friendly activities after the performance!
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📙 Thursday May 30, 2024 at Fishtown Community Library @ 4 PM: Kid-friendly activities after the performance!
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📗 Friday May 31, 2024 at Allens Lane Art Center @ 4 PM: Kid-friendly activities starting from 3 PM including a book giveaway, food trucks, and art-themed scavenger hunt!
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📘 Tuesday June 4, 2024 at Wynnefield Library @ 4 PM: Kid-friendly activities before and after the performance!
production information
Mo: Sam Rise
Lī’aizôn: Elle Morris
Loretta: Lili St. Queer
Juju: US
Flo (Drums): Jordan McCree
Jo (Keys): Dorie Byrne
Original Direction: MK Tuomanen
Tour Direction: Sunflower B. Rose
Host: Sam Rise
Music Director: Scott Ziegler
Stage Manager: Lian Brody
Costume Design: Scott McMaster
Puppet Design: Bean Schwab
Production Manager: Harbour Edney
Lighting Tech: Bless Rudisill and Khai Feldman
Audio Tech 1: Nicholas Rahn
Audio Tech 2: Ava Weintzweig
Costume Crew: Taylor Herb
Safety Leads: Blue Benet and El Murray
Beardmobile Staff
Artistic Director: John Jarboe
Beardmobile Producer: Mieke D
Truck Venue Manager: Harbour Edney