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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Master Storyteller, Jonathan Krunk

Come join us for an evening on the front lawn of the Cos Cob Library and get into the spooky vibe of Halloween with Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, performed masterfully by Jonathan Kruk.

A ghost of a Hessian soldier, decapitated at White Plains during the American Revolution, gallops after a Connecticut Yankee schoolmaster. Written in 1819 by Washington Irving this gothic romance went “viral,” bringing the author wealth and fame. “The Legend’s” iconic Headless Horseman continues to haunt us today. Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk’s solo show offers a dramatic retelling of this American classic. True to the author's original story, the performance is filled with spirited action, jump-starts, and wit.

**All families are welcome, however, this show is best suited for Adults and Families with children ages 10 and older. 

BYOB: Bring Your Own Blanket and dress warmly for the weather.

Date:
Monday, October 21, 2024
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Cos Cob Library Front Lawn
Audience:
  Everyone  
Categories:
  Special Event  

About Jonathan Kruk
Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk earned a B.A. in English from Holy Cross College and an M.A. in Education from New York University. He studied creative drama in England, got coaching at H.B.Studios by Bill Hickey, and performed Ritual Urban Theater with Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors. Telling tales to his kid brother, lead to an epiphany; children love listening to tales told live, thus launching a full time career in storytelling.

Every year he enchants at hundreds of schools, libraries, historic sites, and festivals. Best known for his solo shows of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol,” he's been featured on The Today Show, The Travel Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, and the BBC and has performed for the New-York Historical Society, the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum, Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Fest, the NYS Reading Teacher’s Association, NYS PTA Conference, the Nassau County Museum, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Met-Life, and Pepsico.