Summer at the Library Kickoff: Stories with ALEXANDER

Revel in the dramatic and hilarious antics of this magnetic master of ceremonies, powerhouse performer and scintillating storyteller. Alexander will lead you to laugh, shake, dance and sing while creating, adapting and improvisingtales of wonder and joy! Don’t miss this empowering celebration that spotlights individual integrity and community strength. All ages are welcome! However this program is best suited for the young at heart, those who can follow a story and those with an active heartbeat! Ready for high-impact storytelling? Prepare to be moved!

For families and children ages 5 to 12.

Alexander Elisa is an award-winning actor who has been a featured soloist in stateside operettas (Yeomen of the Guard, Candide, The Student Prince) and international gospel concerts. He has Off-Broadway and numerous regional theater credits (Smokey Joe’s Café, Dreamgirls, Beauty & the Beast, West Side Story). He’s done film, voice-over, and even scored a recurring role on a children’s television show (Kid Fitness, PBS). Up until 2020, for almost four years, Alexander’s weekly showcase Showtime Saturdays with Alexander at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum brought family audiences to and from Harlem to revel in the artist’s rendition of original, adapted and even improvised tales.