about the show

Step into a world where miniature trains become enchanted gateways to a lifetime of stories. Spanning fifty years and two continents, RAILS weaves through the lives of three generations of an unconventional American family, all from the cozy confines of a Chicago brownstone. Just flip on a switch to enter a bright, musical landscape where every note echoes a family’s legacy, and every scene is a stop on a journey of rediscovery.  And along the way, through the remarkable power of storytelling, two lost souls remember who they are.

book and lyrics by

Tom Paitson Kelly

music and lyrics by

Tom Kenaston

4 women, 4 men, 1 boy / 2.5 hours with intermission

Versatile single unit set with adaptable pieces creating different settings.

come along for the
ride of a lifetime

a mighty railroad (reprise)

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