CHOOSE YOUR STORY:
Oral stories can range from the themes and characters below. Contact Monica to choose the 30 minute -1hour program that's right for you.
TRUE TALES OF NEW ENGLAND (ADULTS)
Historical stories of bravery, foolishness, love, and a touch of the supernatural. Audiences will travel back in time to:
- Meet a heroine of the American Revolution
- See the Ghost Ship of New Haven
- Laugh at the antics of a town’ battle against a bunch of bullfrogs
AN EVENING WITH MY GRANDPARENTS (ADULTS)
Fascinating family lore that Monica learned at the knee of her Italian-American grandparents and her own touching personal accounts. Stories include:
- The romantic tale of how her grandmother’s aristocratic parents met in their native Italy (circa 1890), fell in love, lost a fortune, and immigrated to
- the United States.
- Hilarious anecdotes about her grandfather’s mischievous youth in Italy in the early 1900’s
STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (CHILDREN)
Unique folktales of courage, humor, and concern for the environment. Subjects include:
- Origin myths
- Magical creatures
- Brave individuals who turn disaster into success
- Tricksters from African and Native American traditions
AMERICAN HEROINES (CHILDREN)
True accounts of women whose determination helped establish this country. Hear about:
- The female Paul Revere and other heroines of the American Revolution
- Connecticut women who worked for gender and racial equality
- American women who served in wartime
HOLIDAYS STORIES (ALL AGES)
Shows based on holidays and seasons are presented such as:
- Spiders and Pumpkins – A Harvest Celebration
- Christmas in Many Lands
- Leprechauns and Blarney – Saint Patrick’s Day Fun