A Thousand Doorways @ Story by Story — Paul Sawyier Library, Frankfort, KY
July 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A Thousand Doorways follows author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to gather the folktales of the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. Aided by her Kurdish allies who bring humor and heart to every danger, this moving story humanizes the difficult politics of the Middle East revealing how real friendships can evolve between people of very different backgrounds. Diane vividly brings to life the events and people she encountered: her intrepid and entrepreneurial mountain guide, the refugee boy who lost his front teeth due to torture, the feisty grandmother who spins magical ancient tales and then invites her to “skypee,” each of the sixteen characters she plays is unforgettable. The performance reveals the transformative power of the ancient art of storytelling and shows its deep relevance to our lives today.
The one hour performance will be followed by a moderated conversation on the experience of the show and questions it may have raised.