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February 9, 2021 by

First Folio Bedtime Tales

February 9 through July 15

Curated by Melanie Keller
Original Music by Christopher Kriz

Streaming Online for FREE!
New videos added each month.
Appropriate for Age 2+

First Folio Artistic Associates Diana Coates and Michael Goldberg will help you read your children to sleep. Each month, we will post two new bedtime tales chosen specifically with your little ones in mind. Diana Coates, whose work has been seen onstage throughout the country, will be reading selections from some of her own favorite bedtime stories. Michael Goldberg will pick up where he left off in December, reading tales of Uncle Wiggily, the Gentleman Rabbit created by Howard R. Garis early in the 20th century.

This series is made possible through the generosity of David and Suzanne Arch.

All videos will be posted on the First Folio YouTube channel. Be sure to click “SUBSCRIBE” so you’ll see all of the videos as they are released.

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Diana Coates
Diana Coates Reads Bedtime Tales
Michael Goldberg
Michael Goldberg Reads bedtime tales

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Announcing the Retirement of Founding Executive Director David Rice & Ceasing Operations in 2023

Over two-and-a-half decades we have mounted over 80 productions, produced 14 world premieres, and 6 commissions. We have had more shows directed by women in the past 25 years than almost any other Equity theater in the Chicago area. We also led the way in opportunities for women designers, resulting in multiple Jeff Nominations and Awards for the many women who have worked here. Thank you all for your steadfast support through all these years. We will miss you!

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