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Spooky Seasonal Stories: Miller, Poe, Irving, or Traditional Ghost Stories
Program Categories
Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Storytellers, Theater Programs
Audience Age
Pre-teens through Adults
Choose from our popular American literature and history focused programs especially suited for October (but fun for any season)!:
a) WITNESS: Miller's The Crucible and the Salem "Witch" Trials: Professional actors/teaching artists Marci Diamond & J.T. Turner bring the Salem "Witch" Trials to life, with plenty of audience participation, and discussion of the historical context of both the actual events and the play "The Crucible".
b) Traditional American Ghost Stories: J.T. Turner spins a spooky mix of ghostly traditional tales, from light and silly to dark and scary, including The Fiddler of Maine, John and The Ghost, The Devil's Footprint, and more!
c) Edgar Allan Poe: The Raven and The Tell-tale Heart:. Professional actor J.T. Turner dramatizes Poe's "The Telltale Heart" and "The Raven", and discusses Poe's life and works.
d) Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The Headless Horseman Rides Again! J.T. Turner portrays Washington Irving telling his most famous tale. Taking on all the roles, Turner has adapted the tale to keep all ages entertained, with story theater at its best!
$600.
Fee listed is for in person program and is always negotiable. Live ONLINE version is only $200! Please contact us to discuss, and we will try to work within your budget.
Program Length
45 minutes to 1 hour
Last Modified
06/04/2020
Recent Library/School Appearances by The Actors Company
Megan Ward, James Library
Norwood, MA
(781)659-7100
Becky Butler, Arts Escape
Southbury, CT
(203)586-1474
Robert Hayes, Tewksbury Pubic Library
Tewksbury, MA
(978)640-4490
Elise MacLennan, Wellesley Free Library
Wellesley, MA
(781)235-1610
Performer’s Contact Information
The Actors Company
J.T. Turner34 Francis St.
Waltham, MA 02451
theactorscompany1@gmail.com
https://www.jtturner.org/our-programs/
Preferred Contact Method: Email