Description
For decades, Lander’s Story Hour Players have brought books to life for schoolchildren at the Fremont County Library. Now, longtime theater director Becky Larsen has received a Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award for her contributions to the arts and her community.
In this episode of Wyoming Chronicle, learn how the volunteer group engages young audiences, stages humorous plays, and builds connections across generations.
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⏱️ Key Timestamps
00:00 Lander’s Story Hour Players Earn State Recognition
00:31 A Library Tradition Built Around Live Theater
01:27 Who Are the Story Hour Players?
01:46 Taking "Story time" Beyond Reading Books
02:34 Halloween Plays and Springtime Classics
03:29 Bringing School Groups to the Library
04:08 An Unexpected Interruption
04:46 The Players as Community Builders
06:03 A Spoof on Cinderella Takes the Stage
07:39 How Becky Larsen First Got Started
08:14 The Fun of Performing for Children
08:52 Where the Plays Come From
09:27 Directing the Play
10:48 What Makes a Play Successful?
12:51 The Popularity of the Plays
13:37 Creating the Props and Costumes
15:21 Performing in the Library
16:55 Receiving the Governor’s Arts Award
19:14 Making Plays With Limited Resources
21:02 How Other Libraries Can Start Their Own Programs
22:11 How You Can Watch the Performances
22:57 Why Volunteering Matters in Small Towns
23:35 Continuing the Tradition into the Future
24:29 Other Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award Nominees
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