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February 2019
Storytelling Residency @ Blackstone Innovation School, Boston, MA
This four week residency enhances third grade students' narrative abilities. An approved artist educator on the roster of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Diane knows that an immersion in storytelling develops within each person clear and concrete communication skills. Her residencies stress vocal range and flexibility, active listening skills, visualization, and the ability to frame intangible feelings into physical and vocal language. These residencies skillfully develop young students’ expressive and imaginative abilities within the narrative form.
Find out more »Storytelling Residency @ Blackstone Innovation School, Boston, MA
This four week residency enhances third grade students' narrative abilities. An approved artist educator on the roster of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Diane knows that an immersion in storytelling develops within each person clear and concrete communication skills. Her residencies stress vocal range and flexibility, active listening skills, visualization, and the ability to frame intangible feelings into physical and vocal language. These residencies skillfully develop young students’ expressive and imaginative abilities within the narrative form.
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes from Around the World @ Pawtucket Public Library, Pawtucket, RI
Come in from the cold and celebrate vacation week fun with Folktale Superheroes from Around the World! Long before the Superheroes of today, people all over the world used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about creatures and people with extraordinary powers. Celebrate our common love of story with these exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales.
Find out more »March 2019
Folktale Superheroes @ Shaw Elementary School, Milton, MA
This multi-cultural storytelling shows us how folktale characters and plots have the same qualities as today's superheroes! From China to Africa and South America there are folktales about creatures and people who use their extraordinary powers for the good of all.
Find out more »“Art & Spirit” in Residency at First Church Boston, MA
Diane will be artist in residence for the week of March 16th-24th at First Church Boston as part of their acclaimed Art & Spirit series. At the Sunday service on March 17th she will be joined by Kurdish musician Andrew Mazlum Aytac on saz.
Find out more »Tell Me A Story Workshop @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston
In this intergenerational storytelling workshop, we’ll play with the basics of storytelling: learning how to re-tell a classic folktale in our own words and exploring storytelling games that help us discover anecdotes from our own life to share.
Find out more »Fairy Legends of Ireland @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA
Expect music, songs and merriment in this special program by Oracle Award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp. This animated retelling of Ireland’s best-loved gems includes Irish favorites like Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad’s aversion to washing his feet causes him to fall in with a fairy band. Cloaks of invisibility and magic spells abound as hapless Gilly sets out to help free the Princess of France. Known for her vivid comedic style, Diane brings out the best in these interpretations of classic Irish favorites.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA
Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA
Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA
Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her. This special matinee is followed by a reception hosted by First Church Boston and a talk-back with Diane Edgecomb and Kurdish artist Selahattin Sep whose evocative paintings are on exhibit at First Church throughout the month of March.
Find out more »Welcome in the Spring @ Steward Station at Steward Elementary School, Topsfield, MA
This engaging performance by master storyteller Diane Edgecomb weaves together the best of spring folklore, nature tales and contemporary stories to create the perfect accompaniment for this joyful season.
Find out more »April 2019
Digging Dinosaurs @ East Elementary School, Sharon MA
Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories. Called a “virtuoso of the spoken word” and an “entire cast rolled into one,” Diane has created popular dinosaur adventures that complement scientific facts with imagination, humor, and active student participation.
Find out more »Rainforest Legends @ East Elementary School, Sharon MA
Diane returns to East Elementary School extended day to entertain third, fourth, and fifth graders with Rainforest Legends. More about the show: From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings to life favorite folktales and songs about the animals and plants of these lands. Legends tell why the Amazon Birds have feathers as brilliant as the colors of the rainbow, why three Invisible Hunters came to haunt the Nicaraguan rainforest,…
Find out more »The Language of Flowers @ Taunton Garden Club, Taunton, MA
Diane will be accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for a private performance of The Language of Flowers in Taunton, MA celebrating the 85 year anniversary of the Taunton Garden Club. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there.
Find out more »Storytelling Performances to celebrate Arts Equinox at Driscoll School, Brookline, MA
After last year's successful Equinox event, Diane has been invited back to bring a variety of stories to celebrate and demonstrate the art of storytelling. This year, Native American Nature tales and Favorite Stories will entertain students from Kindergarten- 5th grade.
Find out more »The Language of Flowers @ Great Island Garden Club at Pinehills, Plymouth, MA
The Language of Flowers celebrates flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. Harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain.
Find out more »Digging Dinosaurs @ Cottage Street School, Sharon MA
Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories.
Find out more »Rainforest Legends @ Cottage Street School, Sharon MA
Diane returns to Cottage Street School to entertain third, fourth, and fifth graders with Rainforest Legends. More about the show: From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings to life favorite folktales and songs about the animals and plants of these lands. Legends tell why the Amazon Birds have feathers as brilliant as the colors of the rainbow, why three Invisible Hunters came to haunt the Nicaraguan rainforest, and how…
Find out more »The Storyteller’s Paintbox Workshop @ Silk Road House, Berkeley, CA
Would you like more expressive tools in your paintbox? Come explore a whole range of new ways to enhance your storytelling and spoken word art in this interactive workshop that tunes up all of our expressive tools.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ Ashkenaz Community Center, Berkeley, California
Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.
Find out more »“We Stand for the ‘Stans!'” a House Concert with Diane Edgecomb and Cathryn Fairlee, Cotati, CA
Join us at this intimate house concert to hear traditional tales personally gathered in the "stans." Diane and Cathryn share the stories they gathered in remote regions - Diane's folkloric stories from Kurdistan and Cathryn's from Uzbekistan and other regions. Cathryn has been to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and will tell Turkemenistan stories from their most famous bard, Dede Korkut. Diane will be sharing new Kurdish folk and fairy tales never before translated or told in English.
Find out more »Tales for the Earth @ Munroe Center for the Arts
Diane performs at Lexington's own Munroe Center for the Arts with Tales for the Earth, a celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. This beloved performance is both educational and entertaining, exploring topics such as water conservation, recycling and the wonder of the creatures all around us through involving and participatory narratives.
Find out more »Digging Dinosaurs @ Southborough Library, Southborough, MA
Diane returns to Southborough Library this April school vacation week to entertain families with Digging Dinosaurs. Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories.
Find out more »Fairy Legends of Ireland @ Wood Memorial Library, South Windsor, CT
Diane entertains seniors at Wood Memorial Library in South Windsor, Connecticut with a delightful excursion into Irish fairy legends. Expect music, songs and merriment in this special program with harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain.
Find out more »May 2019
Flower Legends and Songs of the May @ York Public Library, York, ME
Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance. Winner of the national oracle award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there.
Find out more »May Songs and Midsummer Magic @ Hillside Village, West Boylston, MA
This story and music celebration of this time of springtime flowers is drawn from cultures around the world bringing to life ancient legends of transformation, tree-spirits and fireflies.
Find out more »The Language of Flowers ~ a Myth and Music Event @ AFTer Hours -Arts at the Armory Cafe in Somerville
Celebrate Mother's Day with this performance dedicated to Flowers and Mother Earth with Oracle Award-winning teller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain. Held at the delightful Arts at the Armory Cafe in Somerville, the AFTer Hours Adult Folktale series brings the best in traditional tale telling to adult audiences. Come to listen and share tales at the open mike!
Find out more »Troubadour Day to Celebrate the May! @ Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA
Enjoy each springtime path with this engaging performance created for Tower Hill's unique landscape by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain.
This delightful event begins with a Maypole dance to wake up the earth and then takes the audience on a story and music journey through favorite gardens entertaining travelers with pieces from around the world that celebrate our love of flowers. Don’t expect Tower Hill’s signature Greek statuary to be silent!
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Community School, Cumberland, RI
Diane returns to the Community School with her entertaining performance Insect Comedy. By using their imaginations to visualize insects as characters, students learn to empathize and gain additional interest in our six-legged friends.
Find out more »June 2019
Insect Comedy & Tales for the Earth @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Diane brings two great performances, "Insect Comedy" (11:15 AM) and "Tales for the Earth" (1:30 PM), to the beautiful Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary as part of their free Family Fun Day, featuring learning and fun for the whole family.
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes! @ Berlin Memorial School, Berlin, MA
What do cultures around the world have in common? Folktale superheroes! In this rich, exciting performance, Diane weaves together the past and the present with people from all walks of life through our shared love of imagining beings with extraordinary abilities.
Find out more »In the Groves @ Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA
Master storyteller, Diane Edgecomb,along with Celtic harper, Margot Chamberlain, perform In the Groves: World Stories and Songs that Celebrate Trees at the Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Rosemary Davis Nature Series.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Berlin Public Library, Berlin, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to Berlin Public Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Berlin Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Discovery Days, Wollaston Beach Playground, Quincy, MA
Take a closer look at our six-legged friends with storyteller Diane Edgecomb as part of Discovery Days in Quincy, MA. Due to the strong chance of rain, the performance will be held at Thomas Crane Library Main Branch-40 Washington Street, in Quincy.
Find out more »July 2019
Night Lights! @ Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Dartmouth Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. his event is funded in part by the Dartmouth Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Nevins Library, Methuen, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Nevins Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes @ Sunrise Montessori School, Franklin, MA
Diane returns yet again to Sunrise Montessori School with Folktale Superheroes!!! Long before the Superheroes of today, people used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about beings with extraordinary powers. Folktale Superheroes celebrates our common love of story with exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Winthrop Public Library and Museum, Winthrop, MA
Diane kicks off Summer Reading with this free performance of Night Lights for Winthrop Public Library and Museum! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Winthrop Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ The Worthington Library, Worthington, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to The Worthington Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Worthington Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Favorite Nature Tales @ Abbott Learning Center, Wellesley, MA
Diane returns to Abbott Learning Center for the 12th time to entertain and enhance learning with nature stories. These stories entertain as they educate about the diversity and importance of the world of nature.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ New Bedford Public Library, New Bedford, MA
Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to New Bedford Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. This event is funded in part by the New Bedford Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Cortland Free Library, Cortland, NY
Diane brings her interactive performance "Night Lights" to families of Cortland, New York this July as part of their Summer reading celebration: A Universe of Stories. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Moore Memorial Library, Greene, NY
Diane brings "Night Lights" to families of Greene, New York for a Summer Reading Celebration of "A Universe of Stories." This enchanting performance takes us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Florida Public Library, Florida, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Florida Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Summer Parks & Recreation, Florida, NY
Insect Comedy takes a delightful look at our Six-legged friends with tales of fireflies, gnats and beetles. Entertaining facts are served up along with plenty of silliness which keeps us laughing as we take a closer look at the world of insects.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Cornwall Public Library, Cornwall, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Cornwall Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Rosendale Library, Tillson, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Nevins Library for their summer reading celebration of "A Universe of Stories." From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!! Registration is now open! Take a quick look at the schedule of events HERE! https://storynet.org/nsnevents/conference/general-conference-schedule
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!! Registration is now open!
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!!
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!!
Find out more »August 2019
Favorite Stories from the Wild @ Highland Center at Crawford Notch, NH
Diane returns again to the AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. At this evening event, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb will share favorite nature myths and humorous stories of encounters with the wild.
Find out more »Summer Escapades @ Hyde Park Library, Hyde Park, MA
Celebrate the great outdoors with this fun-filled performance featuring some of Diane’s best-loved nature stories. Free and open to the public- Summer Escapades is the perfect family entertainment.
Find out more »September 2019
“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” : Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!
Tuesday, September 3rd will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "New Age Gawain and the Bungee-Jumping Wildman Green Knight. Edgecomb’s comedic adaptation has Arthurian knights running for their therapists faster than you can say “Litigation!” Tom Megan’s score and Margot Chamberlain’s inspired harp accompaniment provide a lush atmosphere of sound as we take a fun-filled journey along the ‘road less traveled by.’ Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain this tale is a wild, comedic ride along the "road less traveled by."
Find out more »“In the Groves” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!
Wednesday, September 4th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "In the Groves" world stories, songs and music that celebrate trees.
Find out more »“Deirdre and other Irish tales and Songs” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week.
Thursday, September 4th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "Deirdre" Ireland's most beloved romance.
Find out more »“The Language of Flowers” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!
Friday, September 5th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "The Language of Flowers." Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there.
Find out more »“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!
Saturday, September 7th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "New Age Gawain and the Bungee-Jumping Wildman Green Knight. Edgecomb’s comedic adaptation has Arthurian knights running for their therapists faster than you can say “Litigation!” Tom Megan’s score and Margot Chamberlain’s inspired harp accompaniment provide a lush atmosphere of sound as we take a fun-filled journey along the ‘road less traveled by.’ Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain this tale is a wild, comedic ride along the "road less traveled by."
Find out more »Tall Fall Tales! @ Gilbertville Public Library, Gilbertville, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Tall Fall Tales to Gilbertville Public Library for a special back to school celebration.
Tall Fall Tales brings alive the autumn world of nature with original stories and songs sure to delight both young and old. In the hilarious tale Plenty of Nuts, young Beatrice just cannot sit still in class. In the end, a lesson from a neighborhood squirrel helps her learn how to concentrate. Fall Fire, based on a Native American myth, tells how a friendly beaver painted the trees with autumn’s fiery colors. Celebrate fall and New England with this enchanting seasonal performance. This event is funded in part by the Hardwick-New Braintree Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »October 2019
In the Groves @ Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA
Immerse yourself in nature with this story and music event celebrating the deep spirit of trees. This exquisitely crafted collection of myths, folktales and songs from around the world ranges from the humorous to the heartfelt. Don't miss this free event with storytelling accompanied by Celtic harp.
Find out more »The Language of Flowers @ Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley, Wellesley, MA
The Language of Flowers celebrates flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. Harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Once Upon A Halloween @ Westport Public Library, Westport, MA
What would Halloween be without some chillin’ tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story!
Find out more »Once Upon A Halloween @ Forbush Memorial Library, Westminster, MA
What would Halloween be without some chillin’ tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story!
Find out more »Tales of the Supernatural at Erving Senior Community Center, Erving MA
A full Halloween event with lunch, costumes, prizes and a special treat as Diane opens up the doors to the supernatural with her riveting performance of true tales & folkloric stories including “Twilight of the Stones” a true ghost story about the eerie forces that emanate from the standing stones of Avebury, England and “Feline Terror” in which every Halloween superstition comes home to roost.
Find out more »November 2019
The Language of Flowers @ Bridgewater Garden Club, Bridgewater, MA
The Language of Flowers celebrates flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. Harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »December 2019
Legend of the Mistletoe and Other Yuletide Tales @ Danvers Garden Club, Davensport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
Diane is accompanied by musicians Tom Megan and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for this celebration of the greenery that makes the December holiday season so bright! This special performance is for garden club members only!
Find out more »The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!
Find out more »The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!
Find out more »The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes @ First Night Needham, Needham, MA
Celebrate the New Year and our common love of story with multi-cultural tales and songs for families of all ages. From Anansi the African Spider God who has web-spinning adventures like Spiderman to the Lord of the Cranes from China who gives to the poor like Robin Hood, cultures around the world delight in stories about right triumphing over wrong. Open to the public with First Night buttons- Shows begin at 12:30 and 1:30 pm!
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes Around the World @ First Night Sandwich, Sandwich, MA
Celebrate the New Year and our common love of story with multi-cultural tales and songs for families of all ages. From Anansi the African Spider God who has web-spinning adventures like Spiderman to the Lord of the Cranes from China who gives to the poor like Robin Hood, cultures around the world delight in stories about right triumphing over wrong. Open to the public with a First Night Sandwich buttona- Show begins at 5:00 pm!
Find out more »January 2020
A Thousand Doorways @ Stagebridge, Oakland, CA
Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her journey through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.
Find out more »Creating Characters: Workshop @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
A Master class in Dialogue and Characterization! Spend an afternoon delving into characterization and dialogue in the best way possible- through playful exercises that open up the imagination and activate expressive tools.
Find out more »Music and Tales of Kurdistan @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
Come for an evening of Kurdish folktales and music in this one night only event. From Iraqi-Kurdistan’s mysterious story The Zay Tree and Tay Falcon and the hilarious teaching tale Ruvi u Gur! (Fox and Wolf!), to the poignant Kurdish Cinderella story (gathered in the mountains of Kurdistan) colorful characters and dramatic situations are enhanced by haunting Kurdish melodies and folk songs.
Find out more »February 2020
Once Upon a Wintertime @ West Springfield’s Mayoral Winter Carnival
Warm up with Diane at the West Springfield Library and fill your hearts and your imaginations with dynamic tales of wintertime magic and fun!
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theater, Newton, MA
**SOLD OUT** Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This true account will take you to remote mountain villages where she opens doorways to this hidden world.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theatre, Newton, MA
**SOLD OUT** Newton Nomadic Theater brings Diane's A Thousand Doorways to a unique venue. Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This true account will take you to remote mountain villages where she opens doorways to this hidden world.
Find out more »March 2020
The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.
Find out more »In the Groves @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
Immerse yourself in nature with this exquisitely crafted storytelling and music performance celebrating the deep spirit of the natural world. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, delves into the ancient wisdom found in myths, folktales and songs of nature in pieces that range from the humorous to the heartfelt. All part New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Fourth Annual Storytelling Festival in celebration of traditional tales.
Find out more »The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.
Find out more »An Irish Rhapsody @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, Diane Edgecomb brings to life Ireland’s storytelling treasures from the humorous to the hauntingly beautiful. Enjoy an evening of humor, passion and wit with this inspiring weave of traditional storytelling, Celtic harp and song.
Find out more »The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.
Find out more »April 2020
Join In! @ Jonathan Bourne Public Library, Bourne, MA
POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO EVENT CLOSURES. Diane will be performing: "Join In: Musical Tales from around the World!" at Jonathan Bourne Public Library as part of a cultural night with multicultural stories and songs for family and community engagement. This family event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Reading with Expression- an Online Interactive Workshop @ Zoom website platform!
Diane helps participants bring the power of the spoken word alive when reading favorite texts. Especially geared for teachers, librarians that lead story hour and parents who wish to establish a nighttime tradition of reading stories to their children, Diane helps everyone discover the flexibility and fun in their voice, in the process enlivening reading and learning for all who listen.
Find out more »Water Wizards @ Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem, NY
POSTPONED UNTIL END OF DECEMBER DUE TO EVENT CLOSURES. Looking for an April School Vacation event in New York State? Go where the wet things are in this entertaining look at the special qualities of water. Diane is offering two separate performances of Water Wizards at Bethlehem Public Library, one is at 10:30 AM and the other is at 1PM. These high-energy interactive performances are free and open to the public!
Find out more »Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” sponsored by Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Celebrate Earth Day with this interactive live stream event! "Tales for the Earth" is a celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. This beloved performance is both educational and entertaining, exploring topics such as water conservation, recycling and the wonder of the creatures all around us through involving and participatory narratives. Use this link to view the event on the Thomas Memorial Library website http://www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org/tales-for-the-earth
Find out more »Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Join Diane for a live streamed performance of "Tales for the Earth." “Tales for the Earth” is a celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. This beloved performance is both educational and entertaining, exploring topics such as water conservation, recycling and the wonder of the creatures all around us through involving and participatory narratives. For a Family audience especially ages four and up!
Find out more »Live Stream for Arbor Day—In the Groves: a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music
In the Groves a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music with storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain. Developed at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston and recorded live at the International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN September 2019 In the Groves: a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music Immerse yourself in nature with this story and music event celebrating the deep spirit of trees. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp presents an exquisitely crafted…
Find out more »May 2020
Postponed till Next Year! Pond Life Explorations @ Scarboro Pond, Franklin Park, Roxbury, MA
Postponed until Next Year! Stay Tuned! Join Diane for storytelling and hands on pond life exploration. This special event is sponsored by the Mass Audubon of Boston and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. There will be stories and songs about nature and water conservation throughout the event. Look forward to some activities to learn more about our local aquatic environment!
Find out more »Via Zoom! “On the Threshold of Story” @ Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
Diane will give the Mothers' Day sermon via Zoom at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church with reflections and anecdotes on her work gathering personal stories from Kurdish refugees we find the many ways personal story builds bridges to a deeper understanding.
Find out more »A Streaming Event! “Language of Flowers” for Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY
Diane will be live streaming The Language of Flowers exclusively for Howland Public Library patrons! This delightful weave of story, music and song brings alive the dramatic myths that surround our favorite garden flowers. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is completed by elegant harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain, songs, Celtic harp interludes and entertaining pieces. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.
Find out more »Google Meet Classroom Shows @ Community School, Cumberland, RI
Diane brings her delightful Nature Tales to Community School 2nd grade classrooms via Google Meet/ Google Classroom to brighten the day for students and teachers alike. Her performance will enhance curriculum studies in Recycling and Planting.
Find out more »June 2020
Streaming!!! A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theater Project, Portsmouth, NH
Don't miss this Streaming Event for New Hampshire Theater Project's fourth annual Storytelling Festival. This three camera video captured at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is a real treat. A Zoom talk back with the audience after the show! No matter where you live you have a chance to see Diane's profound show about her experiences in the Kurdish region of Turkey. About A Thousand Doorways: A chance meeting with a young Kurdish refugee sets an American storyteller on a quest of danger and discovery to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving story of her journey through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and stories with her.
Find out more »Imagine Your Story Summer Reading performances @ Libraries from MA to NY to RI!
Diane's interactive performances to celebrate Summer Reading and the power of the imagination will be Streamed- Zoomed- Linked and Embedded at libraries throughout the Northeast!!
For a full schedule of libraries that will be hosting Diane's top quality video content join her email list (see sidebar) Stay tuned on this and other great opportuniti
Find out more »October 2020
Countdown to Halloween!
Safely celebrate Halloween with Traditional and Spooky tales from master Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Visit this page for a new story every day from now (October 26th) till Halloween plus enjoy recipes, crafts and yes- everything you need to know to carve a pumpkin the old fashioned way AND roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Look for the Spice-o-meter that tells us which stories are mild (Goose Eggs) all the way to Red Hot Chile Peppers scary… well sort of scary! https://livingmyth.com/halloween-countdown/
Find out more »Halloween Fantasia- a Video Streaming event
Favorite Halloween tales are a Fantasia of FUN in this playful video by award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Six traditional tales are taken to the limit as Diane goes all out with Green Screen Funny Business and Video Editing Hijinks.
Find out more »November 2020
Storytelling Residency Via Zoom!
This four week school residency is all Virtual and 100% fun! Diane visits Kindergarten and First grade classrooms at Edgewood School in Bristol, Connecticut during the months of November and December to bring Language arts ALIVE with interactive storytelling and story-making ideas.
Find out more »December 2020
Storytelling Residency via Zoom
This four week school residency is all Virtual and 100% fun! Diane visits Kindergarten and First grade classrooms at Edgewood School in Bristol, Connecticut during the months of November and December to bring Language arts ALIVE with interactive storytelling and story-making ideas.
Find out more »Digging Dinosaurs Zoom-Live Show @ Tower School, Marblehead, MA
Diane's original performance of Dinosaur stories is a favorite with the younger set! As Diane is all set to bring her annual storytelling to Tower Hill School of Marblehead yet again - this time for a Zoom-Live Storytelling! Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories. Stories include "Pattysaurus," Diane’s original tale about a young girl so obsessed with her dinosaur collection that she turns into a gigantic sauropod herself.
Find out more »From Darkness to Light a Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration for New England Herb Society
Classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song bring the holidays to life. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb shares seasonal folktales and myths including the beautiful "Legend of the Mistletoe" from Scandinavia and humorous English Wassail traditions. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan this performance offers a fascinating look at the stories behind wintertime traditions. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event.
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Diane’s storytelling has been featured several times on NPR’s “Living On Earth” Program!