Books Alive adapts children's literature into fully staged original 45-minute musicals, carefully honoring the author’s message and encouraging students to develop a love of books while often providing their first opportunity to see live theater. Crafted and performed by a professional troupe, productions are big & engaging, fun & entertaining for all ages. Our Summer 2025 production is an adaptation of Three Nasty Gnarlies.
When three funky, frolicking, dump-dwelling creatures see themselves through the eyes of a glamorous butterfly, their world is turned upside down. Alas, there is only one thing left to do...they too, must become butterflies!
Three Nasty Gnarlies is a poignant story that illustrates an age-old truth: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.