| Saturday Jan 25, 2020 1:30 PM - Saturday Jan 25, 2020 3:30 PM | $20.00 |
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A Thousand Doorways
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.
Edgecomb will lead a post-show discussion with members of the Bay Area Kurdish community.
For Bookings and Tour Information, email dedge@livingmyth.com or visit www.livingmyth.com/doorways.
"An uplifting story of how the human spirit triumphs in the face of all odds."
~Broadway Baby
"An epic story told with consummate skill."
~The Stage, UK
"A vital contemporary story."
~The Scotsman
"A Thousand Doorways" is hosted by Oakland-based Stagebridge, the nations oldest performing arts organization for older adults
ABOUT THE PERFORMER - Author of A Fire in My Heart, the first collection of Kurdish folktales to be published in English, Diane Edgecomb is also one of Americas leading storytellers, winner of the only ORACLE award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast the National Circle of Excellence award and five Storytelling World awards. A transformational teller with a rich background in the theatre arts, Dianes dynamic storytelling embraces elements of theatre, movement and song bringing each piece vividly to life. A featured teller on NPR and winner of a Years Best Performance award for her theater work in Boston, Dianes storytelling has been seen at prestigious venues throughout the country and internationally for over twenty-five years including the National Storytelling Festival, the International Storytelling Center, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and the Kurdish Heritage Library and Museum. Passionate about the power of story and what it can do for our world, Dianes keynotes and workshops often accompany her performances inspiring a renewed vision for our world as well as encouraging each persons expressive and narrative abilities.
This performance will be held at the First Congregational Church of Oakland (2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612) in the Gallery Room at 1:30pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Doors open at 1pm.
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LocationStagebridge (at the First Congregational Church of Oakland) (View)
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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