Proceeds benefit Bayard Taylor Library
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In 2009 three, award-winning, nationally touring performers, decided to come together and create, The Uncalled for Trio. Their first year of touring resulted in sold-out concerts around the country.
The trio will be displaying their unique wit, Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Unionville Elementary School as part of a special fund-raising event for the Bayard Taylor Library.
Since the first year of touring went so well, the trio decided to expand their offerings to include special holiday shows and workshops. Their Christmas shows sold out and their workshops were filled to capacity. And so, they continue on. Touching the heart and tickling the funny bone, all through the art of storytelling and music.
The Unionville tour stop takes a little bit of the sting out of the fact that the much anticipated 7th Annual Lower Brandywine Storytelling Festival, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been moved to June 2013, because of the need for a bigger venue. Complete details on that event are expected to be available in early 2013.
About the storytellers:
Bil Lepp: Bil Lepp is a nationally renowned storyteller and five time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest. His outrageous, humorous tall-tales and witty stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life, from elementary school to veterans’ homes, churches to colleges, and festivals to formal dinners. Though a champion liar, his hilarious, insightful stories often contain morsels of truth which shed light on subjects such as politics, religion, relationships, and human nature. A storyteller, author, and recording artist, Lepp’s works have received awards and recognition. His book, Muddling Through, recently hit #1 on the Amazon section for Parenting.
Kim Weitkamp: Kim Weitkamp shares her original stories and songs to delighted audiences of all ages. She is a storyteller, singer, songwriter, author and recording artist. A recipient of two Storytelling World Awards, the 2011 Leadership in Communication Award, and a BR Excellence in the Arts Award, Kim has graced the stages of theaters and festivals throughout the continent. Her performances evoke, “hear a pin drop moments, followed by waves of raucous laughter!” Her first book, Ignition Point for Parents is scheduled for release in February of 2013.
Andy Offutt Irwin: Andy is a storyteller, humorist, singer, songwriter, musician, whistler, walking menagerie of sound effects and dialects, and so much more; some of his talents are hard to categorize. Early in his career, Andy performed with the comedic troupe, SAK Theatre at Walt Disney World, 1984-1989. Besides touring as a solo act, Andy has also toured with the Kandinsky Trio and, of course, the
Uncalled for Trio.
