Night Lights! @ The Worthington Library, Worthington, MA
Worthington Library 1 Huntington Rd, Worthington, MA, United StatesFree 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.
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.
Night Lights! @ New Bedford Public Library, New Bedford, MA
New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United StatesDiane 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.
Night Lights @ Cortland Free Library, Cortland, NY
NY, United StatesDiane 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.
Night Lights @ Moore Memorial Library, Greene, NY
NY, United StatesDiane 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.
Night Lights! @ Florida Public Library, Florida, NY
Florida Public Library 4 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY, United StatesFree 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.
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.
Night Lights! @ Cornwall Public Library, Cornwall, NY
Cornwall Public Library 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, New YorkFree 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.
Night Lights @ Rosendale Library, Tillson, NY
Rosendale Library 264 Main Street, Rosendale, NY, United StatesFree 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.
Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
National Storytelling Summit Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, Fremont, CA, United StatesDiane 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
Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
National Storytelling Summit Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, Fremont, CA, United StatesDiane 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!
Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
National Storytelling Summit Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, Fremont, CA, United StatesDiane 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!!
Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
National Storytelling Summit Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, Fremont, CA, United StatesDiane 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!!
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.
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.
“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” : Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center 100 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesDiane 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."
“In the Groves” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center 100 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesDiane 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.
“Deirdre and other Irish tales and Songs” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center 100 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesDiane 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.
“The Language of Flowers” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center 100 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesDiane 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.
“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center 100 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesDiane 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."
Tall Fall Tales! @ Gilbertville Public Library, Gilbertville, MA
Gilbertville Public Library 259 Main St, Gilbertville, MAFree 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.
In the Groves @ Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA
Newbury Town Library 0 Lunt Street, Byfield, MA, United StatesImmerse 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.
The Language of Flowers @ Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley, Wellesley, MA
Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley 500 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, United StatesThe 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.
Once Upon A Halloween @ Westport Public Library, Westport, MA
Westport Public Library 408 Old County Road, Westport, MAWhat 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!
Once Upon A Halloween @ Forbush Memorial Library, Westminster, MA
Forbush Memorial Library 118 Main Street, Westminster, MA, United StatesWhat 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!
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.
The Language of Flowers @ Bridgewater Garden Club, Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater Garden Club 10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater, MA, United StatesThe 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.
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!
The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Loring-Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsCelebrate 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!
The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Loring-Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsCelebrate 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!
The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
Loring-Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsCelebrate 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!
Folktale Superheroes @ First Night Needham, Needham, MA
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Street, Needham, MACelebrate 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!
Folktale Superheroes Around the World @ First Night Sandwich, Sandwich, MA
Sandwich Public Library 142 Main St, Sandwich, MA, United StatesCelebrate 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!
A Thousand Doorways @ Stagebridge, Oakland, CA
Stagebridge 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612, CA, United StatesMoved 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.
Creating Characters: Workshop @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
Ashkenaz Community Center 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesA 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.
Music and Tales of Kurdistan @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
Ashkenaz Community Center 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesCome 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.
Once Upon a Wintertime @ West Springfield’s Mayoral Winter Carnival
West Springfield Library 200 Park St, West Springfield, MA, United StatesWarm up with Diane at the West Springfield Library and fill your hearts and your imaginations with dynamic tales of wintertime magic and fun!
A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theater, Newton, MA
Sacco-Pettee Mill (Clarks) 156 Oak St, Newton Upper Falls, MA, United States**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.
A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theatre, Newton, MA
Gregorian Oriental Rugs 2284 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA, United States**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.
The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesDiscover 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.
In the Groves @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesImmerse 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.
The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesDiscover 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.
An Irish Rhapsody @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesAccompanied 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.
The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesDiscover 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.
Join In! @ Jonathan Bourne Public Library, Bourne, MA
Jonathan Bourne Public Library 19 Sandwich Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA, United StatesPOSTPONED 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.
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.
Water Wizards @ Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem, NY
Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Avenue, Bethlehem, MA, United StatesPOSTPONED 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!
Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” sponsored by Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Thomas Memorial Library 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesCelebrate 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
Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
MA, United StatesJoin 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!
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 … Continue reading
Postponed till Next Year! Pond Life Explorations @ Scarboro Pond, Franklin Park, Roxbury, MA
Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United StatesPostponed 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!
Via Zoom! “On the Threshold of Story” @ Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church 9 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA, United StatesDiane 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.
A Streaming Event! “Language of Flowers” for Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY
Howland Public Library 313 Main St, Beacon, NY, United StatesDiane 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.
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.
Streaming!!! A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theater Project, Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Theater Project 959 Islington St. #3, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesDon'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.
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
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 … Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vimeo on Demand: From Darkness to Light- A Winter Solstice Celebration of Myth, Music and Song
This beautifully edited video captures the essence of this story and music trio's annual Winter Solstice event. Filmed at New Hampshire Theater Project's intimate theater in 2016 and 2017 with two cameras and superior sound, "From Darkness to Light" will be available as a Vimeo on Demand to ticket buyers through the entire holiday season: December 18th - December 26th.
Fundraiser: From Darkness to Light: A Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This fundraiser/matinee is followed by a live-Zoom talk back with the cast.
Once Upon a Fairytale a Zoom-live telling for Bacon Free Library, Natick, MA
Don't miss this great Zoom-live event featuring favorite fairy tales! This free event is sponsored by the Bacon Free Library of Natick, MA and is open to the general public as well. If you miss the Zoom event, go to their website which will be hosting a fun-video version of Diane's telling of these classic fairy tales for a whole week!
Celebrate Groundhog’s Day! Bourne for Children, Bourne MA
Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with Storyteller Diane’s “Nature Tales and Eco-Fun!!” These interactive stories and songs are fun for the whole family and nature too, so bring out your favorite stuffed animals and invite all the Groundhogs in the hood to come as we cozy up for stories about all the simple things we can do to help the planet.
EARTH UP! National Storytelling Network Virtual Conference
Join the National Storytelling Network for EARTH UP!, a storytelling conference exploring our planet’s climate, habitats, human behaviors, and actions to preserve our world. Featuring Diane's Story Groves, this weekend will be full of workshops, eco-tours, spotlight performances, story slams with something for all different age ranges.
NHTP 5th annual Storytelling Festival at the Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
Music Hall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NHDiane will be making a unique storytelling dive into her adventures as a singing wench at Boston's notorious Medieval Manor dinner theater. Available as a live or streaming event, be sure to not miss Diane's return to live performance after over a year!
A Virtual Zoom Performance for Earth Day @ Crawford Memorial Library, Dudley MA
Diane brings her entertaining tales and songs to Crawford Library Zoom to Celebrate Earth day 2021. Get ready to sing, clap and join in the fun. It's a virtual event and everyone is invited to take part!
Digging Dinosaurs – Zoom Show sponsored by Lynnfield Public Library
Diane's popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful pictures, Dinosaur Sign-Language and participation that keeps audiences engaged and asking for MOOORE! Open to children of all ages and their families. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. If registering more than one child who will be sharing a screen, please fill out one registration form and note the total number of children. You will receive the Zoom link the afternoon of the event.
To receive the link - email Lauren Fox at lfox@noblenet.org
“An Open Invitation to Play” a Zoom Story/Sermon for UU Church, Duxbury, MA
Diane riffs on the importance of Play through the lens of a life lived in Storytelling. Her anecdotes and reflections are complemented by an old Czech legend of the Spirit of the Birch Grove who brings the gift of dance to a young girl burdened by work.
Storytelling Workshop for Boston Health Commission for staff of Child, Adolescent and Family Health services @ City of Boston
This one hour workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals
of storytelling. Using anecdotes, theory and participatory
exercises, Diane gives the group tools that will help them utilize the power of story in their lives and practices.
In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum- Sat Show SOLD OUT – Sunday tickets remain
Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United StatesSOLD OUT! Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.
In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA
Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.
Animal Tales – an outdoor performance @ Rockland Public Library, Rockland MA
Diane Kicks off Rockland Public Library's Summer Reading program with Animal Tales! Contact the library about the outdoor location two blocks from the library.
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a true tale of a neighborhood squirrel that drives everyone NUTS we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers.
Animal Tales- a Video Performance @Worthington Public Library, Worthington, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a true tale of a neighborhood squirrel that drives everyone NUTS we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers.
Animal Tales! an outdoor performance at Bacon Library, Natick, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
Animal Tales a Zoom-live to Facebook event for Everett Public Library, Everett MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This Zoom-live to Facebook performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Look for a professional video of the tales on the Library facebook page just in case you miss the Zoom-live event!
Animal Tales! an outdoor event at Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
Zoom-Live telling of Animal Tales for Sidney Library, Sidney, NY
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This Zoom-live performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Look for a professional video of the tales to be emailed to all those who signed up just in case you missed it OR want to hear a favorite story again!
Animal Tales an outdoor event at Dover Library, Dover, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
“In the Groves” Storytelling and Harp outdoors at Lunenburg Library, Lunenburg, MA
Storytelling, music and song form an enchanting weave in this story and harp performance celebrating the deep spirit of trees. Join us at 6:00 pm for the outdoor performance, comfortably seated in the library garden for a relaxing evening of delightful folktales, music and songs from around the world that celebrate trees! Contact the library 978-582-4140 or go to their website for more information https://www.lunenburglibrary.org/. This outdoor performance is open to the general public though not geared for children.
Animal Tales outdoors @ Winthrop Public Library, Winthrop, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Animal Tales outdoors at Southborough Library, Southborough, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
“Once Upon a Fairy Tale” outdoors @ Hartsuff Park sponsored by Rockland Memorial Library, Rockland, MA
Once Upon a Fairy Tale: Come join us with Master Storyteller, Diane Edgecomb as she tells tales from enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to Jack’s hilarious adventure when he gets dancing bugs instead of beans - Once Upon a Time has never been this fun! All ages. This program will be at HARTSUFF PARK.
Animal Tales outdoors at Snow Library, Orleans, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Animal Tales outdoors at Bourne Library, Bourne, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
“Animal Tales Video” to celebrate Guilderland Library Summer Reading, Guilderland, NY
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This fully licensed video performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome!
Once Upon a Halloween! a Video on Demand
Don't miss Once Upon a Halloween! a Video-Streaming Extravaganza to Celebrate Halloween 2020! Diane has pulled out all the Virtual stops and indulged in Green-screen Trickery and Fun-wig Witchery to create a fully participatory event for families sure to bring a smile and a Cackle!
The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ St John’s Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain, MA
St. John's Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain, MA 1 Roanoke Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA, United StatesCelebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song.
Balder and the Mistletoe via ZOOM sponsored by Story Space, Somerville, MA
This evening's ZOOM celebration of the Winter Solstice begins with a story-sharing led by Story Space veterans. Diane's 8:00 pm feature will follow and include a zoom-live telling of Balder and the Mistletoe from Scandinavia and humorous English Wassail traditions. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the stories behind our holiday traditions.
Stories for International Week via Zoom for Odyssey Day School, Wakefield, MA
Diane will share stories for two groups via two different Zooms for Odyssey Day School to celebrate their International Week! Pre-K-3rd grade will hear the wintertime Grimm's fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red a classic story gathered in Germany at the start of Europe's renewed interest in folk literature. The older students will explore adaptations by hearing Diane's version of the Aesop's fable "Tortoise and the Hare" in which Tortoise loves to read (letters!) and the Hare is a speed reader who misses the most important part of the book he races through. The part about the Ice Cream Cone of course! An additional look at how different cultures tell the same story will focus on the Kurdish version of Cinderella. Gathered by Diane from Kurdish tellers on one of her story gathering journeys. This is Diane's fifth visit to Odyssey School.
School Storytelling Residency in Bristol, CT
Diane brings her storytelling residency to Edgewood and Mountain View Elementary Schools in Bristol, CT. This five-week residency will open up students to the joys of telling a story expressively in their own words! Bring one of Diane's storytelling residencies … Continue reading
Native American Nature Tales @ Spofford Pond School, Boxford, MA
Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Diane has received permission from many prominent native writers to present these folktales. Join one of New England’s favorite tellers as these rich stories create a colorful weave of landscape and people.
School Storytelling Residency in Bristol, CT -Session 2
Diane brings her storytelling residency to Edgewood and Mountain View Elementary Schools in Bristol, CT. This five-week residency will open up students to the joys of telling a story expressively in their own words!
Bring one of Diane's storytelling residencies to your school. Re-telling a classic folktale is an English Core Curriculum requirement. You can happily check that off the list!
School Storytelling Residency in Bristol, CT -Session 3
Diane brings her storytelling residency to Edgewood and Mountain View Elementary Schools in Bristol, CT. This five-week residency will open up students to the joys of telling a story expressively in their own words!
Bring one of Diane's storytelling residencies to your school. Re-telling a classic folktale is an English Core Curriculum requirement. You can happily check that off the list!
Once Upon a Fairy Tale – an interactive Video @ Delaware City Library, Delaware, NJ
Diane brings her interactive family Video "Once Upon a Fairy Tale" to entertain library patrons of the Delaware City Library. The Video will be available to library patrons for the entire week of March 22nd - March 30th. Perfect for viewing around the time of St. Patrick's Day, the video includes the Irish tale of "Gilly Dirtyfoot!" Harp accompaniment and green screen magic rounds out the storytelling experience.
“Wench Peach! A Medieval Manor Memoir” @ Sharing the Fire Virtual Storytelling Conference
Diane takes a full-frontal dive into her real-life adventures as a singing wench at Boston's notorious Medieval Manor dinner theater in this unusual coming of age story. While waiting tables for her big break, Diane hustles swill-filled pitchers of beer and serves up a plethora of innuendos, plopping them right beside the French bread, while singing her heart out for bikers and bachelorette parties in the belly basement of this Boston landmark. Lots of communal fun as we join in the faux Medieval sing-a-longs and experience the great leveling power of “free alcohol on tap!”
Rainforest Legends @ Belmont Extended Day, Belmont, MA
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 Jabuti the tortoise tricked the Amazon monster Kibungo into sparing the lives of three-toed frog, jaguar and monkey.
School Storytelling Residency in Bristol, CT -Session 4
Diane brings her storytelling residency to Edgewood and Mountain View Elementary Schools in Bristol, CT. This five-week residency will open up students to the joys of telling a story expressively in their own words!
Bring one of Diane's storytelling residencies to your school. Re-telling a classic folktale is an English Core Curriculum requirement. You can happily check that off the list!
Diane’s storytelling has been featured several times on NPR’s “Living On Earth” Program!