Due to the impending weather, this program has been cancelled. There will not be a rescheduled date.
Aesop’s Fables is a 45-minute whirlwind adventure through the beloved 2600-year old tales. Bright Star Touring Theatre’s professional actors bring to life the stories of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Monkey and Her Pail.” Brimming with audience participation and character education, this production celebrates the moral lessons available in each of these charming tales. This hilarious play is guaranteed to leave audiences of all ages rolling in the aisles with delight! Aesop’s Fables is best appreciated by audiences in grades Pre-K and higher.
This program is brought to you through a partnership between Transylvania County Library and Mountain Sun Community School.
Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC. Each year, they serve nearly 1,000 audiences in schools, theaters, libraries, museums and more across the country. Founded in 2003, they offer a wide variety of curriculum-based programs ranging from The Lady of Bullyburg to Heroes of the Underground Railroad. The company performs regularly at the National Theatre in Washington DC and has gained international support, accepting an invitation from the U.S. Embassy to visit Moscow, Russia with their programs.
