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Levy Lecture: Megan Wells presents Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’
Megan Wells, a professional storyteller, presented Act I of Bram Stoker’s masterpiece “Dracula” during the virtual Levy Lecture on Oct. 26.
Nov 18, 20212 min read


‘Bette Davis: A Living History’ Enthralls Levy Audience
Leslie Goddard is a historian with a Ph.D. from Northwestern, a former museum director, an actress, and a storyteller.
Mar 3, 20214 min read


Paddy Lynn Delights Levy Center Audience With ‘The Belle of Amherst’
Storyteller and actress Paddy Lynn presented her interpretation of “The Belle of Amherst,” a play by William Luce about Emily Dickinson.
Feb 26, 20213 min read


Transport to London: Megan Wells, Sherlock Holmes, and ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’
The Levy Lecture scheduled for Jan. 19 was a story for grownups, as famed storyteller Megan Wells presented her version of Sir Arthur...
Jan 26, 20212 min read


Miep Gies, a Largely Unknown Heroine
Ms. Wells describes how each day Miep would go grocery shopping, trying desperately not to attract attention with the items or quantities sh
Jun 29, 20205 min read


Megan Wells’ Storytelling for Adults
Within minutes, the nearly 400 listeners from all across Chicagoland were transported to the Green Town, Ill., in the year 1928. In this sm
Jun 22, 20202 min read


Levy Lecture Audience Enjoys Cozy Tea with Miss Florence Nightingale
Florence said in the 1800s nursing was considered a vile occupation and hospitals were where one went to die rather than be healed. Nursing
Jun 17, 20203 min read


Jackie Kennedy: Charting a New Path Forward
Ms. Goddard scrupulously researches each portrayal and the resulting performance did not disappoint: It helped the viewer to understand Mrs.
Jun 10, 20203 min read


The Virtual Levy Lecture Series adds Storyteller and Actress Megan Wells to June Lineup
The popular virtual Levy Lecture Series continues in June with five new living history Zoom presentations featuring storyteller and trained
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Living History with Leslie Goddard
The multi-talented Leslie Goddard combines her skills as public speaker, actor, author and historian into presentations and portrayals about
May 18, 20204 min read
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