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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
How Brer Rabbit threw his drinking gourd into the sky.
Real Railroad v.s an Underground Railroad
The story of James Smith and his mighty dog Zeus, from Elisa Carbone's picture book, Night Running.
Harold Washington Library 400 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60605
www.chipublib.org
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THE TROJAN WAR
Forty-five minute version of Homer's greatest poem, Iliad.
Northbrook Junior High 1475 Maple Avenue Northbrook, IL
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THE MOZART EXPERIENCE
Part of Kraft's Family Day at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
As a story/percussion duet, Megan Wells and Taylor create a twenty minute version of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE.
www.cso.org
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IRISH STEW
Mix together the myth of Deirdre, the historical tale of Theobald Wolfe Tone, the humor of one-up tales, and songs and music of the humor, soul and beauty of Ireland for a delicious, heart-warming Irish evening.
Margaret Burk, Gerry Dignan, Kim Hoag, Paul McKenna, Megan Wells and students from the Irish American Heritage Center.
Village Players Theater
1010 W. Madison
Oak Park, IL 60302
Call 866-764-101
$20 adult
Guinness and Irish Stew sold at intermission
www.village-players.org
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FIRE IN BOOMTOWN
A theatrical retelling of the Great Chicago Fire. This national award-winning show is an engaging mixture of history, music and performance, everyone is sure to take something away from the Parent's Choice Gold winner.
Amy Lowe and Megan Wells
For more information and to listen to a clip, please click here.
Village Players Theater 1010 W. Madison Oak Park, IL 60302
$15 for Adults
$5 for Kids (16 and under)
www.village-players.org
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CELTIC FESTIVAL
Telling Irish Stories in Millenium Park!
Stay tuned for details
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RAY BRADBURY STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
The fifth year!
LITERARY TWISTS will be this year's theme. Syd Lieberman, Jim May, Mike Speller and Megan Wells telling famous literary stories with surprising twist endings!
bradburystorytellingfestival.org
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DRACULA!
From the original Bram Stoker novel, this is a ninety minute ride through the beginning and end of the exquisite novel. Mina is a true feminine hero, not a victim to a seductive vampire. In Stoker's version, Dracula is terrifying.
Produced by Nippersink Creek Stories at the Woodstock Opera House
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