The Conductors is an original live theatrical and musical production for young artists under 6 and their adults that celebrates themes of community, friendship, and new experiences – while exploring everywhere a train may take you and everyone it may connect you with. A formative first theater experience for the very young, The Conductors encourages audiences to “find their treasure” in everyday adventures, whether it be in blanket forts with grandma or meeting new friends in outer space. The Conductors is inclusive and accessible to all. The play is almost entirely nonverbal, so it can be understood and enjoyed by those who speak any language and are of any age.

The Conductors will be performed twice in Bloomington-Normal on Tuesday, June 4:

10:00 a.m. at Connie Link Amphitheater in Normal as part of the Town of Normal’s Terrific Tuesday/Thursday summer lineup

2:00 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library

Both performances are FREE and open to the public. No registration or tickets required.

Kerfuffle’s “The Conductors”
Presented by The Connecting Routes Project and Illinois Art Station, Directed by Ashley Laverty

Description: Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are on a search for treasure in this play specifically designed for very young children. Featuring live music and playful audience participation, The Conductors is a silly, joyful, and engaging first theatre experience for very young children. Join the conductors as they explore community and connection along the railroad lines!

Best enjoyed by children under 6 years old and their families, performances are free and approximately 45 minutes long. Bring your own camp chairs or blanket! Pre-show art activities begin 15 minutes before the performance.

Learn more about this event at www.connectingroutes.org/illinoisartstation

About Kerfuffle: Kerfuffle is an award winning midwestern theatre and dance company that is devoted to creating high quality, aesthetically and emotionally interesting performances with and for children under 6 years old. Since 2015, Kerfuffle has created playful, multi-sensory theatre that tailors to the interests and needs of very young children in museums, libraries, zoos, parks, and non traditional performance spaces. Kerfuffle is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is the 2020 recipient of the Zeta Phi Eta-Winifred

Ward Outstanding New Children’s Theatre Company Award through the American Alliance of Theatre and Education. Visit www.kerfuffletvy.com for more information.

About The Connecting Routes Project: The Connecting Routes Project is America’s railway touring theater company, uniting communities across the nation through shared storytelling! Founded in 2019 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we tour a variety of big-hearted and innovative productions by train from Chicago to towns connected to us by regional and national rail lines. Visit www.connectingroutes.org for more information.