Busytown

By Kevin Kling
Music by Michael Koerner
Lyrics by Kevin Kling and Michael Koerner
Based on the book What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry
Directed by Linda Hartzell

World Premiere Musical

There’s a place for everyone in the busy world of a child’s imagination.

Busytown is always buzzing with activity. But what do people do all day? That’s where Huckle Cat comes in—he’ll take us on a tour of his great neighborhood. And there is so much to see and do, so many wonderful friends to visit. Huckle shows us how Farmer Pig and Grocer Cat work together to bring food to the town. Construction Worker and his crew build new houses, and Firechief and the gang keep them safe. Isn’t it wonderful how everyone works together to keep Busytown busy?

Using fantastic movement and puppetry, in the same tradition of Go, Dog. Go!; Peter and the Wolf; and Goodnight Moon; we bring another classic children’s story to vibrant, singing, dancing, exuberant life—just as your child imagines it.

A Note from Artistic Director Linda Hartzell:
Richard Scarry’s respect for children is something we value and emulate here at SCT. To honor his vision, we’ve made this a timeless and ageless work, taking these beloved icons from childhood and breathing exciting, and sometimes unexpectedly hilarious, new life into them. Who wouldn’t want to see Lowly Worm alive and onstage?


Target Family Matinee: May 3

ASL Interpreted school show: May 14

ASL Interpreted public show: Saturday, May 17at 2pm

Family Date Night Dinner: May 16

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