Kids in the Rotunda
Stuart Stotts
Saturday, December 7
9:30am, 11am & 1 pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
Stuart Stotts is an energetic singer and storyteller who loves engaging audiences. In a family-friendly setting, you'll find yourself singing, moving, sharing ideas and laughing together. Stotts plays guitar, banjo and water drum, and always includes a folktale to deepen the sense of connection and let audiences experience the magic of storytelling.
The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 30, Nov. 29, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 22, Mar. 22 and Apr. 26. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.
Meet the Artist
Stuart Stotts
Stuart Stotts is a musician, storyteller and author. Since 1987, Stotts has performed in schools, libraries, community settings and educational events around the world. Stott's performances are fun, participatory, family friendly and filled with songs and folktales. Audiences will move, sing, laugh and connect in the course of his performance. Stotts has a number of recordings and over 10 books published on a range of subjects. Stotts lives in LaFarge, Wis., in a solar home surrounded by trees and birds.
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