Judy Gail Krasnow
If You Are Looking for…
- The author of “Rudolph, Frosty, And Captain Kangaroo”
- Unique Educational Entertainment
- Programs and Portrayals that Make History Jump Off The Page
- Custom-tailored Speeches, Performances, and Workshops
Then You Want …
JUDY GAIL KRASNOW
Historical Portrayal Artist • Speaker • Storyteller • Singer/Songwriter • Author
Judy Gail Krasnow grew up in the recording studios of Columbia Records where her father, Hecky Krasnow, founded and directed the Children's Record Department and produced classics such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and Captain Kangaroo's many songs and stories. Judy's memoir, Rudolph, Frosty, And Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow - Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs, tells the story of the thriving children's record business, never-before told anecdotes about stars Hecky recorded, such as Gene Autry and Rosemary Clooney, and how children's media changed with the advent of television and rock 'n' roll. Judy shares her memories as a child actress and backup singer. It is no wonder that she grew up to continue presenting educational entertainment.
Judy is an historical portrayal artist, storyteller, speaker, singer/songwriter, and author. She travels throughout the nation and abroad speaking and singing out about people who have made a difference. As a Chautauqua Scholar and Performance Artist, she portrays courageous women who have followed their convictions and changed the course of history. From hatchet-wielding temperance activists to pioneers and environmentalists, Judy makes history jump off the page. She presents musical storytelling programs about the history of work and labor, the Renaissance, adventurers and explorers, and more. Judy is a Kennedy Center trained Artist-In-Education and offers exciting workshops about bringing history to life and using the spoken word to encourage reading and literacy. She created 25 original entertaining educational programs for the Miami Museum of Science and for other venues under the auspices of several grants. Judy is masterful at researching and creating programs and Keynotes for specific requested themes. She performs for all ages, adapting her programs accordingly.