Hans Christian Andersen to Visit Menlo Park

The Menlo Park Library is inviting adults to enjoy a visit with Hans Christian Andersen on August 13, as storyteller Randel McGee portrays the legendary author.

Randel McGee is an internationally-recognized storyteller, teacher and artist. He portrays Hans Christian Andersen in period costume as he shares some of Andersen’s most-loved stories. McGee’s performances of the tales reflect the subtle wit and poignancy that Andersen wanted to convey to his listeners. McGee is also an accomplished paper-cut artist, and produces fascinating pictures and designs as he tells some of the stories, just as Andersen himself did.

Mr. McGee has performed as Andersen across the U.S., and internationally. He has been a featured performer at schools and colleges, libraries, conventions, storytelling festivals, museums and events. He has authored 16 craft books for children, and has served as an artist-in-residence, consultant, and teacher for the California Arts Council, the California State Library, California State University - Fresno, and the Puppeteers of America. He is a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Randel McGee’s performance as Hans Christian Andersen will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 at the Menlo Park City Council Chambers, located at 701 Laurel Street. The event is free, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and no preregistration is necessary to attend. Beverages will be provided.
For more information, visit the Menlo Park Library online at menlopark.org/library, or phone 650-330-2501.