Girl Tales

A fictional story about the real life Ruth Charlotte Ellis; the first woman to own a printing press in Michigan and Black LGBTQ icon. Part 1 of our Women's History Month Series! Written by Christina Quintana Performed by Imani Russell Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Up...

Grown-ups have been telling the story of Goldi and WLB for forever. They'd like you to hear from them, the story of how they became the best of friends. An adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Robert Southy Written by Lindz Amer Starring: Barron Bass, Fred Chong Rutherford, Tessa Flannery, and Triya Leong Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups...

Lucky is a grey bird in a sea (or lake) of little yellow ducks. When the yellow ducks decide to leave Lucky out of their games and tease her because of her grey feathers, she turns to Rebecca for some love and advice. An adaptation of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen Written by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreo...

After being teased at school for how big she is, Sasha the Goat becomes rough and tough and gruff. That is until she meets an even gruffer troll under a bridge. An adaptation of Three Billy Goats Gruff collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe Written and Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/gir...

Here's the first chapter from the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. In this chapter, Alice chases a talking rabbit down a rabbit hole, takes a very long fall, and takes a drink of something that makes her very small! Want to hear the rest of the chapters? Grownups can head to our Patreon and join Team Alice or above! We'll be posting a new chapter every we...

A Valentine's Day story! Cupid's new in town but things get off to a rocky start with their neighbors. With some help from Rebecca, they'll relearn how to spread love and friendship throughout Freshwater. Written by Megan Bagala Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Reb...

Meema (or Memory) and her sisters run the most successful inspiration factory in the universe, The Idea Factory where they don't make money, they make ideas! Meema wants to tell you a story (that's never-ended) about Narcissus & little black mirrors that make everyone just like him, obsessed with themselves and what the mirror reflects back at them! Written by Georgina Escobar Starring: Barron Bas...

Travel back to 1942 in New York City's Lower East Side and meet 7-year-old newspaper reporter Gloria Sansolo and her three older sisters. Inspired by Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Written, Performed, and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl T...

Akva Nova desperately needs a new ruler but only the person to be able to pull a sword from a stone can truly lead the kingdom. Who will it be? An adaptation of The Sword in the Stone - The Legend of King Arthur Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Tessa Flannery Assistant Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijs...

After doing the same thing everyday, Finch wants something new. So when she meets a singing tortoise named Torta, her whole world changes. Finch thinks Torta should sing in front of the other animals but Torta just likes singing for herself. Listen to hear how Finch learns what it means to truly be a really good friend. Written by Charly Evon SimpsonStarring: Barron Bass, Isabella Dawis, and Sophi...

Holly Cow has a mission and that's to go to the moon! But how will she do it? And will Old MacDonald get in the way of her dreams? Based on the nursery rhyme, Hey Diddle, Diddle Written and Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Torta & Finch Shadow Pup...

Jael and their siblings visit the island where their Abuelo lives for the very first time. Abuelo tells the children all about ciguapas, beings that dwell in the forest. When Jael meets Cigi, they realize Abuelo doesn't exactly have the right idea about ciguapas. Cigi's really cool and teaches Jael about respecting and honoring everyone. Written by Juliany Taveras Starring: Jen Anaya, Robb Moreira...

Freshwater's favorite cowgirl, Shelby Ann Catskills Cunningham, loves to lasso. She just wishes she had more time do it. Right before New Year's Eve, she lassoes someone who makes it possible for her to lasso as much as she wants. But is it worth it? Inspired by The Capture of Father Time by L. Frank Baum Written, Produced, & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & A...

A Winter Solstice story! The giant, Mother Winter, is herding deer when a terrible snow storm hits. Thank goodness for the kindness of the people of Glen Lyon in Scotland! Written & Produced by Tessa Flannery Starring: Tessa Flannery & Rebecca Cunningham Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patr...

A young inventor named Belinda Cratchit teaches Ebeneezer Scrooge about generosity and the spirit of Christmas. An adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Written & Produced by Tessa Flannery Starring: Tessa Flannery & Rebecca Cunningham Assistant Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Gr...

A musical for kids & families about the story of Hanukkah! Judah and her siblings fight back after their right to practice Judaism is taken away from them by King Antiochus. Written, Composed, & Produced by Megan BagalaStarring: Nicole Weiss, Mara Jill Herman, Megan Bagala, and Evan Maltby Piano and Additional Arrangements by Sam Bagala Violin by Sem PetreyAssistant Produced by Chad ChenailExecuti...

Marie has dreams of playing the Nutcracker Prince in her ballet holiday recital but her dreams are crushed when she is cast in the role of Clara — a role every other girl in the class seems to want play except Marie. She starts to rethink things when in the middle of the night she shrinks down in size, meets the dolls she forgot about under her bed and must defeat the Mouse King and his army! base...

When a thick layer of frost freezes over the crops throughout Freshwater, the townspeople stop sharing food with each other. In fact, they completely forget how to be generous with one another. That is until a stranger passes through the town. Written by Megan Balaga Produced by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers...

Princess Cordelia leaves the School of Children of Lost Parents to meet the woman who has adopted her. The woman is very serious and only likes things that are absolutely necessary. Plus, the town they will live in has no other people and places to go to! Can Princess Cordelia use her bright imagination to bring this town to life? Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Written, P...

Rosie just moved to a new town and desperately wishes that life would stop changing all the time. A talking frog (or fairy?) named Dream Weaver makes that wish come true. But is it more than she hoped for? by Ashley Lauren Rogers Inspired by the fairytale, Sleeping Beauty Starring: Maybe Burke, Eli Denby Wood, Annie Henk, & Barron Bass Producer: Chad Chenail Assistant Producer: Megan Bagala Execut...

Humpty Dumpty & Rebecca are playing their imaginative games at recess when a dodge ball brings it all to a sudden halt. Their teacher, Mr. S. calls the King, all his horses, and all his men to come fix Humpty's shell but will anybody listen to Humpty? Written & Produced by Chad Chenail Performed & Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Music: The Zeppelin and Heliotrope by Blue Dot Sessions For...

Rebecca walks deep into the woods to find the perfect flower for an arts & crafts project. That's when she meets a new friend, the guardian of the woods. Writer: Megan Bagala Producer: Tessa Flannery Executive Producer, Performer, & Host: Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca’s Newslett...

Ms. Van Tassel's theatre class is working hard to prepare for their annual Halloween production of, The Tale of the Headless Horseman. But when Ms. Van Tassel catches the flu, a miserable substitute is sent in her place! An adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Writer, Producer, Performer: Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For...

After spending their days littering the lake in their kingdom, Helene and her siblings are turned into ducks and banned to Lake Ballyquirke for 300 years! Writer: Izzi D'Esposito Starring: Adriana Colon, Tessa Flannery, Cristina Pitter, & Chad Chenail Producer:Chad Chenail Assistant Producer: Megan Bagala Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham Hosts: Rebecca Cunningham & Charlie McElroy Music: Cup...

The scientist, Dr. Franny K. Stein, wants a friend. So, she uses her scientific and mathematic skills to creates one! But it doesn't go as planned. an adaptation of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Written & Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales...