Jonathan Kruk: will tell tales of Westport. Contributed photo Stories and legends about the Town of Westport and its people are set to be transformed into a series of “Victorian Faery Tales” spun by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk.
He will appear Sunday at 1 p.m. in the gallery of the Westport Historical Society.
“He’s going to weave stories about Westport, its famous people and stories that have been passed down,” said Susan Gold, education coordinator for the historical society.
“He’s going to engage the children because his stories are not only told, they’re acted out, and he uses many different voices to bring his characters alive.”
According to Gold, Kruk gives about 300 performances and workshops each year throughout the tri-state area.
Raised in Westchester, he is noted for lively interactive children’s fairy tales, Hudson River Lore and curricular based school performances. His performances feature local heroes, medieval skits, talking trees, rainbow dragons and lots of imaginative characters.
Gold said the story theater presentation is geared for children of all ages. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for historical society members, and refreshments are included.
Gold said that Kruk’s performance will kick off the group’s summer education programs designed to encourage youth and adults alike “to discover and appreciate the rich heritage of Westport.”
Educational activities include: docent-led tours of the 19th century Victorian Wheeler House and Bradley-Wheeler Carriage Bar; tours of Main Street and the historic King’s Highway Area District; hands-on art activities and interactive games; and the Time Travelers Summer Camp. For further information call (203) 222-1424.
