A Celebration of Libraries and Queer Family
Co-created by Sam Rise, MK Tuomanen, and ILL DOOTS, with John Jarboe
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
production information
Mo: Sam Rise
Lī’aizôn: Elle Morris
Loretta: Lili St. Queer
Juju: Anthony Martinez-Briggs
Jo: Brandon Young
Flo: Jordan McCree
Scott Ziegler: Guitar
Jordan McCree: Drums
Brandon Young: Keys
Costume Design: Scott McMaster
Puppet Design: Bean Schwab
Production Manager: Harbour Edney
Beardmobile Staff
Artistic Director: John Jarboe
Beardmobile Producer: Mieke D
Truck Venue Manager: Harbour Edney