Ormond’s Fern & Fable Books to host CHARLOTTE’S WEB Reading
New local bookstore, Fern & Fable Books, will host a Charlotte’s Web reading on January 20th at 10:30am at 51 W Granada Blvd. The reading from the beloved children’s book is part of the excitement around The Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s (PAF) upcoming presentation of TheaterWorksUSA’s family musical, Charlotte’s Web (to be held at the News-Journal Center, at 2pm, on Sunday, January 28) – based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. A small number of tickets to the musical will be raffled off at the January 20th reading and there will also be an activity for young readers!
Rayna Dunlop, Founder & Owner of Fern & Fable Books is, “so excited to help bring such a treasured story to life for young readers!” In fact, the “Fern” in the store’s name is in honor of the main (human) character in Charlotte’s Web!
PAF President Rene Bell Adams noted, “The opportunity to help provide a multi-faceted Charlotte’s Web experience to children and their families is incredible and to collaborate with a local book store like Fern & Fable Books is absolutely fantastic.”
The Peabody Auditorium Foundation (PAF) is presenting the musical as part of its Young Audience Series. Arts education is key to the mission of the PAF. In 2017, the organization launched its award-winning Youth + Art = Success! Program – an arts education outreach program that provides elementary, middle and high school students the opportunity to attend cultural programs and performances; and, as a component of their partnership with Volusia County Schools, also provides scholarships for high school seniors studying the performing arts. The Young Audience Series is a continuation of PAF’s arts education efforts, offering the finest in family theatre and cultural programming for the community.
For sponsorship information or to donate to the Young Audience Series and/or Youth+Art=Success! please go to peabodyfoundation.org or https://bit.ly/PAFYouth
Fern & Fable Books was founded by (born and raised!) Ormond local, Rayna Dunlop. As a mom of 3 and a lifelong reader, she loves sharing books with people of all ages. Whether you’re 9 or 90, the joy of reading is pure magic! In an age of shopping online and algorithms, we aim to bring the soul back into bookselling by building relationships with our readers and providing a hub for bookish endeavors. https://fernandfablebooks.com
TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art—and theater, in particular—is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes(Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, The Life). Prior to suspending live production due to the pandemic, TWUSA’s 2019-2020 season included touring eleven shows around the country, the Broadway premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and three world premieres: Warriors Don’t Cry, based on the autobiography of Melba Pattillo Beals; Dog Man: The Musical Off-Broadway; and The Pout-Pout Fish which opened the New Victory Theater’s season in October 2019. Visit www.TWUSA.org for more information.
The Peabody Auditorium Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for arts and culture within our community, provide arts-related educational opportunities for underserved populations, and support the Peabody Auditorium’s efforts to provide enrichment through the performing arts.
