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Once Upon a Fairy Tale!
Program Categories
Storytellers, Theater Programs
Audience Age
Family-especially ages 5 and above
Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb entertains young and old with this delightful performance of unusual fairy 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!
Winner of both the national and regional Circle of Excellence award for her storytelling, Diane is known for transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. “A storyteller in the grand tradition… Edgecomb is an entire cast rolled into one!” Publisher’s Weekly.
Add on a companion Storytelling Workshop for a slight additonal fee: “Tell Me A Story” Storytelling Workshop
Workshop participants learn how to tell a folk or fairy tale in their own words in this interactive workshop! Diane is a master storyteller and teacher with over thirty years of experience. Her interactive storytelling workshop helps everyone imagine their way into a story. With its interactive activities, expressive games and surprise visit by a very famous blonde (Shhh.. It's Goldilocks!) Diane’s “Tell Me A Story” will have everyone sharing a story by the end.
$425.
Fee listed above is for a live performance- some travel may apply. A reduced performance fee for block bookings is often available, especially during summer reading. Depending on location, a small travel stipend is sometimes requested.
Please inquire about cost for a Streamed, Private Link or Live-Zoom or other Virtual performance!
Group Size
Limit 125 people unless auditorium style seating
Program Length
30-45 minutes
Storytelling is the most flexible of art forms! All that is required is an open-comfortable space for the audience to gather. If the performance is to be outdoors then request is for teller not to be in direct sunlight for the length of the performance. Diane has excellent sound equipment that can be heard at a distance which helps with social distancing.
Last Modified
09/10/2020
Recent Library/School Appearances by Diane Edgecomb
Vicky Burr Hyde Park Library
Hyde Park/Boston, MA
(617)361-2524
Lorraine Der Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Hamilton, MA
(978)468-5577
Mia Cabana Jones Library
Amherst, MA
(413)259-3091
Sara Foster, Berlin Public Library
Berlin, MA
(978)838-2812
Karen Silverthorn, Thayer Memorial Library
Lancaster, MA
(978)368-8928
Performer’s Contact Information
Diane Edgecomb
Diane EdgecombPO Box 300016
Boston, MA 02130
“Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening of storytelling. As always, your stories were engaging, told with great theatrics, and presented just the right look at the topic at hand. I know you had the audience right with you throughout the evening. You remain the storyteller we most often recommend to other schools and libraries.” - J.P., Program Coordinator. Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
“Thank you for your fantastic visit to our summer reading program, Your story captivated the children with your non-stop, animated enthusiasm. It was such a successful program especially because you creatively met the needs of a wide age range. Your program was a huge success!!” - Skye Trimble, Programs Coordinator, Vineyard Haven Library, Vineyard Haven, MA