Adults and seniors are enchanted by shows with historical themes such as “True Tales of New England” and performances of personal stories such as “An Evening With My Grandparents.” Choose your story from the list below: Virtual stories are also available.
TRUE TALES OF NEW ENGLAND
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’s battle against a bunch of bullfrogs.
AN EVENING WITH MY GRANDPARENTS
Fascinating family lore that is excellent for Columbus Day.
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.
The thrilling story of her grandfather’s brother Tony and his fight against Fascism in 1920’s/30’s Italy.
OUR FOUNDING MOTHERS (Grades 5 – adult)
Wonderful for the 4th of July or a commemoration of women’s history. Stories include:
"Sybil Ludington" - an account of the burning of Danbury during the Revolutionary War and how a teenage girl's midnight ride to warn the country side that the British were coming to attack, resulted in an American victory at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
"An Army of Two" - two young sisters save their New England town from the British Navy during the War of 1812.
LEPRECHAUNS AND GIANTS
Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or teacher's retirement dinner. The history, humor, and magic of Ireland comes to life. Hear:
The haunting tale of a teacher who saves her student from a giant.
The true story of an Irish pirate queen.
An Irish-American veteran whose gift of blarney saves his life.