Whether told through spoken word, sign language or drawn symbols, storytelling connects generations of people, teaches lessons and shares culture.

Professor Patricia Ridge’s storytelling class will put on a show comprised of 27 different stories. Each of the 27 students will perform a story of their choice on one night during the run of the show. The students in the class had the option to tell an original, adapted or classical story. The pieces they chose range from folk tales and legends to contemporary pieces.

Storytellers Theatre will run today through Sunday.