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Legendary Halloween Tales of Washington Irving
Friday, October 16
11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinley Park Public Library
1st floor - Meeting Room A&BJoin storyteller Terry Lynch as Washington Irving, bringing Rip Van Winkle, Sleepy Hollow, and more to life with humor, history, and eerie charm. Signup required.
American author Washington Irving is celebrated for weaving humor, history, and the supernatural into some of the most enduring stroies in American literature.
Join Master storyteller Terry Lynch in character as American author Washington Irving. He will explore Irving's life and literary legacy while bringing to life a selection of his most famous and atmospheric tales, including "The Devil and Tom Walker," "Rip Van Winkle," and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Audiences will experience the charm and eerie imagination that made Irving one of the earliest masters of American stroytelling. Signup required.
Speaker bio: Terry Lynch
As co-owner of HFK Presents, Terry has spoken to groups using his years of theatrical and improvisational training at Northern Illinois University, Second City Training Center, and i.O, formally known as Improv Olympic, to create unique interactive presentations that are numerous, informative, and motivational. Terry is a professional actor, historical portrayer, and co-founder of Histories for Kids (also known as HFK Presents). He has spent over 30 years creating immersive, one-man stage performances that bring American history to life for children, schools, and libraries across the Chicagoland and Midwest region. hfkpresents.com
AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Theater & Performance | Holiday & Celebrations | Entertainment & Culture |
TAGS: | Seniors | Senior-Friendly | Senior Friendly | Senior |
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