CORNWALL – Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theater is gearing up for another summer season of entertainment, education and hands-on theater programs for children.
Founded 46 years ago by Artistic Director Leslie Elias – a Cornwall actress, playwright and musician – the company focuses on participatory theater and experiences for children.
“I saw a need for participatory theater,” Elias said. “I love bringing together children, mythology and theater while working to empower young people.”
Elias said environmental themes are also woven into some productions.
From Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9, Grumbling Gryphons will partner with the American Mural Project for “Curtain Up!” a musical theater program featuring art, singing, dancing and a production of “The Ghost Net.”
The production will take place Thursday, July 9, at 1:30 p.m., with the American Mural Project’s giant mural serving as a backdrop.
The program is open to children ages 7 and older.
To register, visit americanmuralproject.org/summer or call 860-379-3006.
A second theater camp will run July 27 to July 31, at Grumbling Gryphons headquarters on Lake Road in Cornwall for children ages 6 and up. Participants will work with professional performers and present a show Friday, July 31, at 5:30 p.m.
More information is available atgrumblinggryphons.org or by emailing grumblinggryphons@gmail.com.
Scholarships are available for Region One students for both programs through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Applications are due June 15 at berkshiretaconic.org/grants/arts-fund-for-region-one.
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