Literary Halloween

Want to do something different for Halloween this year? A bit literary? How about a bit of storytelling?  On Halloween night, October 31st, there is the Ninth Annual Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan. It is sponsored by the Waukegan Public Libray.

                   

Past performances have included excepts from Frankenstein, Dracula, Something Wicked This Way Comes and the Canterville Ghost and original tales of horror and suspense. Family friendly stories for all ages are at 6:30 p.m. and a spooky second act recommended for listeners age 12 and older starting at 8:00 p.m.  Click the link above for ticket information. Come join the fun.  I highly recommend it!

If Halloween is already booked, try to see Megan Wells performing her version of Dracula at the Skokie Theater. Megan Wells serves as the artistic director of the Bradbury festival and appears each year in the persona of various nefarious characters, from Dracula to Mr. Dark. She holds an MFA in theater arts and numerous theater awards including the Joseph Jefferson Award for directing. Her Dracula is worth getting out for. 

So go beyond your normal candy buying activities this year for Halloween by getting out and seeing a great show. Or two! And watch out for the things that go bump in the night.