Oak
Park Festival Theatre
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The
Firebird: A Story Experience Streaming Video of the Firebird, Starring
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Wednesdays, July 25 - August 15
review by Ed Vincent
Megan Wells, a gifted bard, an imaginative provocateur of live drama, continues her gilded path of delighting the young and old with her tales of adventure. Wells is now assisted by
a wonderful troubadour in his own right, Mr. Jeff Teppema.
Mr. Teppema plays music of his creation, and countless special effects to assist the tales being presented by Wells.
The children were all captivated by the expressive drama that
Megan Wells presented in this years special, "The Firebird".
Austin Gardens is a grand theater in the making, when the
light fades from the evening's sky, and the magical drama of
the Firebird is illuminated with sights and sounds of music and
charming stars and moon appearing on stage ( don't forget the
other stars above....).
Young and Olde Alike are marveled with the show.
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Megan Wells transforms from Troll to Giant, from Firebird to
drunken youth, and from Wolf to numerous other characters - in the flash of an eye. Her metamorphosis is smooth and polished, as she uses all of her presence to manifest the roles.
In a Brief Moment of Respite Wells reflects on point of narrative.
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The show is a treat, the theater under the stars a gem, and there is a seat waiting for you in this fanciful drama of a faraway land. Get your tickets and bring your friends.
"Highly recommended" Suburban Journals of Chicago-Oak Park Journal-Forest Park Journal
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The Firebird: A Story Experience
Wednesdays, July 25 - August 15
Written and Performed by Megan Wells, Original music by
Jeff Teppema, Directed by Jessie Affelder.
Megan Wells brings her story experience to Austin Gardens in this mythic tale complete with a melancholy king, an adventurous prince, a wise wolf, golden apples and The Firebird. Through the use of storytelling, music and masks, Wells brings the Austin Gardens stage to life with an epic tale of loss, loyalty, wisdom and wonder.
Wednesdays, July 25, August 1 thru 15 at 8pm. All tickets $15
Austin Gardens, 100 block of Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. Park entrance is across from the Oak Park Visitor's Center, 158 Forest, free parking adjacent to park in Village parking garage. Bring a blanket, have a picnic. Chairs and Concessions available. Accessible parking and rest rooms.
http://www.oakparkfestival.com/
Close to home and intimate. Free parking for the
night shows right across the street from Austin
Gardens. Austin Gardens is right behind the
Lake Theater on Lake and Forest Ave.
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published by Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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