Judy Freed
Playwright/Author
"A delightful show for
young children. Highly
recommended."
- Kelly Kleiman,
Dueling Critics,
Chicago Public Radio

"Wholesome and
entertaining for
children, clever and
amusing for adults."
- Randi B. Wolfe, Ph.D.,
Director of Workforce
Development,
Los Angeles
Universal Preschool

Productions:
Theatre Building
Chicago,
Chicago, IL

Chernin Center
for the Arts,
Chicago Neighborhood
Tour

Duncan
YMCA/Chernin Center
for the Arts,
Chicago, IL
Tantrum on the Tracks
Book by Judy Freed, Music & Lyrics by Marianne Kallen.

Synopsis
It's a special day for two young train cars: their very first
day with the big train.  Dash is so excited he can barely
stand still.  But Starlight wishes she were at home with
her mom.  Can Engine keep the train together and on
track?  Or will a sudden temper tantrum derail
everyone's plans?  

This interactive musical for children age 3-8 was
developed with input from early childhood education
experts, the Duncan YMCA/Chernin Center for the Arts,
and Theatre Building Chicago.

1 act, 45 minutes.

Cast:  2-3 women, 2-3 men (5 actors total).

Orchestrations:  Piano or keyboard accompaniment.

Music Clips: Press arrow to play.

Stop, Look, and Listen
Vocalists: Tiffani Moore with Amy Steele,
Matt Medaglia, Derrick Mitchell, and Julia Black.
Pianist: Brandon A. Magid.

When I'm In My Room
Vocalists: Julia Black. Pianist: Brandon A. Magid.

I Want My Tankie!
Vocalists: Julia Black with Matt Medaglia, Derrick
Mitchell, Tiffani Moore, and Amy Steele. Pianist:
Brandon A. Magid.

Cry-Baby, Coconuts
Vocalists: Matt Medaglia, Derrick Mitchell, Julia
Black, and Amy Steele. Pianist: Brandon A. Magid.
Copyright
2009 Judy Freed and her licensors. All rights reserved.
Noah Durham (Dash), Sarah Weis (Zephyr),
Derrick Trumbly (Burlington), and Amanda
Grace Marcheschi (Starlight). Photo by Paul
Grigonis.

Upcoming Productions:

Theatre Building Chicago
Oct. 14-31, 2009
Chicago, IL