Master Storyteller Presents Family-Friendly Program at Sierra Madre Playhouse at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Master storyteller Carl Weintraub, hailed for “his high-energy physicality and his gift for including the audience” (Los Angeles Times), takes the stage at Sierra Madre Playhouse with his family-friendly solo show “Breadcrumbs Along the Trail” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 AM. 

The storytelling performance includes a collection of folk tales, fables and stories that nourish and enchant, with Weintraub bringing each character to life with humor, voice and movement. Stories include ”The Robin and the Crow,” a Russian tale about the paths we choose; Weintraub’s version of “Hansel and Gretel,” which melds various versions of the story into a compelling coming of age parable; and “The Ballad of the Simple Man,” a Ukrainian story for which a young audience member will be selected to play the title role.

Stories, like breadcrumbs, offer wisdom and nourishment to receive and share along the trail of life. They help us learn, grow, and explore the mysteries around us. The tales in “Breadcrumbs Along the Trail” guide audiences along paths forged by others, offering inspiration, insight, and kernels of knowledge while encouraging reflection on choices, consequences, and the shared human experience.

With his trademark warmth, theatrical skill, and deep respect for the oral tradition, Weintraub weaves an experience that entertains, enlightens, and invites reflection. 

Weintraub has been creating and performing theatre for young audiences for more than four decades. The founder and artistic director of the We Tell Stories theatre for young audience company, he was the first recipient of the Los Angeles PASA Award for life achievement in professional artistry in schools. He has performed at such theatres as The Old Globe in San Diego and the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and in numerous movies and prime-time television roles.

For tickets ($15) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.