Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Newburyport Senior Center, Newburyport, MA

Storyteller Diane Edgecomb and harper Margot Chamberlain celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance. The general public is welcome- please bring a $10 entrance fee. Entrance fee can be applied to Newburyport Garden Club membership.

Favorite Tales @ Washington School, Waterbury, CT

Diane shares some of her favorite stories at Washington School in Connecticut. Reaching students from 2nd all the way to 5th grade, Diane's performance includes two shows. This program is not open to the public.

Insect Comedy @ Community School, Cumberland, RI

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. Not open to the public.

Solstice Among Trees: an Immersive Story & Harp Event @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United States

Storytelling, Celtic harp and song accompany this Summer Solstice journey through the verdant groves of the Arnold Arboretum. This traveling performance celebrates the unique place that trees hold in our hearts and lives, drawing from the mythic perspective of cultures around the world.

Insect Comedy @ Snow Library, Orleans, MA

Let’s all go Buggy with Insect Comedy, a delightful look at the fabulous world of insects. Kate’s Acorn is about a girl who wants to save the world one acorn at a time. Fortunately she’s helped by some rollicking characters: Roly-Poly, Hangin’ out Grub and the Earthworm who teach us how soil creatures help grow good plants. Join us for this free program at Snow Library on the Cape.

Trail Mix @ Bourne Public Library, Bourne, MA

Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.

Once Upon a Fairy Tale @ Ames Free Library, Easton, MA

From enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to a wild ride with a fairy-band, Once Upon a Time has never been this fun! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a magical show as twilight descends. This show is free and open to the public.

Trail Mix @ Moore Memorial Library, Greene, NY

Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.

Once Upon a Halloween! @ Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown, MA

Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises. Free event!

A Thousand Doorways @ “Talking Books” Series Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA

"A Thousand Doorways" makes a rare Boston-area appearance as part of Worcester Public Library's Talking Book Series. Based entirely on true events, "A Thousand Doorways" follows author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to gather the folktales of the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. “An epic story told with consummate skill.” —The Stage, UK

Winter Solstice Story and Song @ Taft Public Library, Mendon, MA

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. The program is free and open to the public though registration is required.

Winter Solstice Story and Song @ St John’s Church, Jamaica Plain, MA

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions.

Winter Solstice Story and Song @ St John’s Church, Jamaica Plain, MA

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions.

Spring 2025 All about the New Book: “Source Work for Actors”

Diane's newest book: Source Work for Actors tells the story of her early years studying with Zbigniew Cynkutis, leading actor with Poland's most famous theatre company: The Grotowski Theatre Lab. Click the book image to learn about upcoming events to celebrate the book and how you can order a copy.

Pre-Order Party for Diane’s “Source Work for Actors!” @ Online Zoom!

Join the Celebration! I'm hosting a Zoom gathering to celebrate my new book and its open to all! There will be international guests, collaborators and friends of the project as well as many who've helped bring the book to fruition with their support. I'll read passages from my upcoming book Source Work for Actors and give insight into the journey from the seminal workshop that took place in 1984 to publication. Click on the image of the book to register for the Zoom event.

Book Signing of “Source Work for Actors” at JP Branch, Boston Public Library, JP, MA

Diane will read excerpts from "Source Work for Actors" and share rare audio of Cynkutis leading training as part of this special book launch in her hometown of JP. Books will be for available for sale and for signing at the event. Anecdotes and stories from the workshop will augment the event. There'll even be time for a brief Q and A and Refreshments to Celebrate the culmination of this multi-year project.