Ventura, CA – Children take center stage with Woodland Tales, the latest event in the Museum of Ventura County’s series, Family Fun at the Museum. In this performance, the Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) creates a theater-in-the-round atmosphere and shares animal tales based on Native American legends. Stories explain how the turkey got its gobble, why rabbits have long ears, and how frogs lost their teeth. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the storytelling as they sit side by side with the actors. The lively storytelling and intimate setting make this a perfect experience for first-time theater goers. This performance takes place at 3:00 p.m. in the Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion, on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Admission to the performance is $10 for adults, $8 for children, and includes entry to all Museum galleries. For reservations, please call (805) 653-0323 x7.

Created in 1988, ETC has toured throughout the United States and Canada. They create performances that introduce new audiences to the unique experience of live theater. Performance topics include exploring diversity, multiculturalism, self-worth, loyalty, and tolerance. The company strives to make a personal impact on every person it encounters by instilling respect and appreciation between actor and audience. ETC is the professional theater company of Ruth Eckerd Hall.

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the exhibitions is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. Paid events include free admission to the galleries, and the first Sundays of every month are free general admission for the public. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.