Aesop’s Playhouse is named for the author of classic fables such as “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Fox and the Grapes.” Whimsical sculptures of Aesop and his characters ring the canopied bleacher seats, which can accommodate nearly 200 people. Ample backstage space allows for costume changes and prop storage. Behind the curtain is a second stage, where audiences can watch performances while seated festival-style on a gently sloping lawn with a capacity of over 1000