In "The Legend of the Mist,” Matthew Rittler (open arms), along with fellow performers (from left) Julia Krieter, Jessica Steinbach, Jaimee Harmon, Sawyer Matheny, Julia Dean, Danielle Johnson and Emma English tell the real story behind the Maid of the Mist.

In “Rivers to Freedom,” Danielle Johnson and ensemble use poetry and music to tell the story of the many slaves who crossed the Niagara River to freedom in the 1800s.

"The Treacherous Tail of Lake Erie” featuring, from far left, Julia Krieter, Emma English, Matthew Rittler, Jaimee Harmon and Julia Dean, introduced spectators to Bessie, Lake Erie's very own lake monster.

Puppeteer Jessica Steinbach (in blue hoodie) with Bessie, the Lake Erie monster.

Posing with Bessie, the Lake Erie monster, are, from left, Emma English, Ariel Kregal, and puppeteers Sawyer Matheny and Jessica Steinbach.

Cast members join College of Arts and Sciences Dean Robin Schulze (center) for a photo.