Everleigh and the Magic Book

Melanie Gall Presents for Kids—Kids Venue

This is our favorite opera singer’s kids production. She’s also doing ‘A Toast To Prohibition’, obviously adult, at this Fringe; which I’m looking forward to.

She’s charming in her lush robe and witches hat from Germany, portraying a nine year old aspiring sorcerer who just can’t seem to master the craft. Smart woman, she tailors this half hour romp precisely to suit the attention span of the wee ones. I took four of my grandkids and they all enjoyed the show. Her sincere love of kids is obvious, and she even shared her real age with us! And included the crying baby in the audience in her show.

The true test of a kid’s show is how much wiggle in restless bums. None here, just engagement and participation. As she relates the young lass’s misadventures after finding a wondrous book, she shares her beautiful voice, and captivates us all. Like all fairy tales, this one has a happy ending.

Lisa Campbell