A parent and child walk through a decorative gate labeled "Everett Children's Adventure Garden" and surrounded by green foliage

The Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theatre

May 24, 2026

Various Times | Adventure Garden

Pre-performance Art Workshop: 12:30 p.m.
Performance: 1 p.m.

A group of people in tie-dye outfits pose outdoorsPrepare for a journey into the heart of West African folklore as the mischievous Anansi, the Trickster Spider, weaves a captivating web of adventure brought to life by The Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theatre. Participants will immerse themselves in a lively and interactive performance that promises laughter, excitement, and a true theatrical spectacle!

A person in a red beret and yellow dress poses for a photo

Meet the Workshop Artist

Natalie Resto is an independent visual artist and founder of Apples n’ Oranges Studio, bringing the imagination of others to life by any artistic means necessary—though generally falling under drawing, painting, graphic design, and crafts. She has spent four years touring with the Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theatre as a performer and teaching artist, acting in major roles as well as leading workshops and creating props, costumes, and visual materials for their interactive productions. A BFA graduate in the Fine Arts and certified in Early Childhood Education, Natalie is dedicated to creating joyful, tangible experiences for all people, be they children or children at heart.

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