Busytown

Written by Kevin Kling
Based on the book by Richard Scarry
Composed by Michael Koerner

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?

$12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Musical
  • Length: 60-70 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 6 female, 22 male + ensemble | Can be doubled for a cast of 6
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Full Details

Can be doubled for a cast of 6 using puppets

Roles:

  • Sargent Murphy
  • Farmer Alfalfa
  • Grocer Cat
  • Sitiches
  • Blacksmith Fox
  • Mom Cat
  • Huckle
  • Bunny Car V.O.
  • Mistress Mouse
  • Rudolph Von Flugel
  • Wild Bill
  • Construction Worker
  • Dig Pig
  • Jason the Mason
  • Sawdust Carpenter
  • Betsy Bear
  • Postman
  • Nurse
  • Dr. Lion
  • Worker
  • Captain Salty
  • Mate
  • Firecheif
  • Sparky
  • Train the Dog
  • Able Baker Charlie
  • Humperdink
  • Grandma Bear

Ensemble includes: Pirates, Back up singers, Passengers

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script/score for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.
  • Vocal demo tracks for rehearsal
  • Permission to use illustrations from the original books in marketing and advertisement of the production.

Kevin Kling

Playwright, actor, author, storyteller and cultural advocate, Kevin Kling is hailed as a Minnesota state treasure. 

His work is infused with an innate sense of humor and reflects the life challenges he has surmounted, including a congenital birth disorder and partial paralysis from a near-fatal motorcycle accident.  

He has performed his stories and plays in libraries, school gymnasiums, The Kennedy Center, Off-Broadway, regional theaters, and storytelling festivals around the US. His international tours have included Australia, Europe, and Thailand.

He has been awarded fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, The McKnight Foundation, The Minnesota State Arts Board, The Bush Foundation, and The Jerome Foundation. He is a McDowell Fellow and has received the Whiting Award, the A.P. Anderson Award, the VSA Jeahny, and the Eric Peterson Award.  Kevin was named the Minneapolis Story Laureate in 2014. 

Michael Koerner

Mr. Koerner is a composer, music director and musician who lives in Minneapolis. Since 1983, he composed and musical directed over 20 productions at The Children's Theatre Company. In a 25-year association with Theatre de la Jeune Lune, he has composed the music and musical directed 25 productions including Cyrano, Yang Zen Froggs, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Kitchen, Circus, and many others.

Originally produced in Seattle Children's Theatre 07-08 Season

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Busytown at Children's Theatre Company

Reviews

“

Radiates with simple, silly joy while bringing to life the impossible physics and interspecies harmony of Richard Scarry’s world.

- Seattle Weekly
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Scarry’s imaginative world is brought to life and allows us to think about even the smallest of daily exchanges as interesting adventures. It promotes a very simple message: Everyone in Busytown relies on one another, and every job has an important role.

- Queen Anne News

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