Epistolary Drama: The Tale of Whaling

This event marks the return of the exhibit, Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce, and features local actors reading heart-wrenching, impassioned, and occasionally amusing letters from crew, captains, wives, and heroes. In between these tales, a chorus and attendees will sing rousing songs and shanties about life at sea. The drama will be narrated by the character of Captain Edward A. Chapel, a long-time Hudsonian and whaler. The musical director for the performance is Alex Harvey, an expert on whaling songs who performs songs of the sea in a project he calls ShinBone Alley.

The performance was conceived by library trustees Miranda Barry and Gary Sheffer using letters uncovered during research for the library’s exhibit on Hudson’s whaling past. Free.

Location: In-person, in the Community Room.

Registration required: Email brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org to register.