Diane’s Upcoming Events
Diane Wolkstein
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June 28th |
Master Class at the National Storytelling Conference Diane will be leading a master storytelling class during the National Storytelling Conference to be held inside the Marriott Cincinnati at RiverCenter. Time: 1:00pm Box office: 1-800-525-4514 Address: 10 West Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY More info: Buy tickets |
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August 31st |
Monkey King in Singapore Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene bring their version of Journey to the West to the The Arts House, as part of the Singapore International Storytelling Festival. Sponsored by the National Book Development Council of Singapore. Time: 8:00pm Box office: 65 6332 6900 Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429 Venue phone: 65 6332 6900 |
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September 21st |
Diane at Beaver Tales 2012 Diane will be one of the featured tellers at the fourth annual Beaver Tales storytelling festival, produced by the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation. Further details to be announced. Address: 3rd St, Beaver, PA, 15009 |
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Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park
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June 2nd |
The Flax / Monkey King Diane Wolkstein will tell the H.C. Andersen story “The Flax” and a portion of the Chinese Monkey King Epic, assisted by multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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June 9th |
Honoring Carol Lewis Roslyn Bresnick–Perry and a medley of storytellers honor the legacy of Carol Lewis. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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June 16th |
The Mermaid / Isis and Ra Join us in Central Park as the students of Mary Ann Schmidt from P.S. 333 tell H.C. Andersen’s “The Mermaid,” followed by Regina Ress with the Egyptian story of “Isis and Ra.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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June 23rd |
The Beautiful Elephant Girl / Philamandre Melissa Heckler tells the Kalahari story of “The Beautiful Elephant Girl,” and Diane Wolkstein offers the Haitian story “Philamadre” (from The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales). Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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June 30th |
Shining Woman Therese Folkes–Plaire will tell the Mexican legend of the “Shining Woman.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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July 7th |
The Swineherd / The Nightingale Come hear two classic H.C. Andersen tales at the Statue: “The Swineherd,” as told by Julie Pasqual, and “The Nightingale,” as told by Laura Simms. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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July 14th |
Tam Lin / Atsumori *New Teller at the Statue!* Lucy Duncan comes to Central Park for the first time, with her version of the Scottish legend of “Tam Lin.” Also, Ellen Shapiro tells the Japanese tale of “Atsumori.” Lucy Duncan has worked with Quaker meetings in the last few years helping members to tell stories of spiritual experience. She believes stories reside in our bones, and that we uncover the stark, plain beauty of our lives by being brave enough to speak of what’s underneath. She is the author of the AFSC’s Acting in Faith blog. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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July 21st |
The Marsh King’s Daughter / Thumbelina Laura J. Bobrow tells Andersen’s rarely–heard tale of “The Marsh King’s Daughter,” and Jean Hale offers the classic “Thumbelina.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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July 28th |
The Princess and the Pea / The Chimney Sweep Two Andersen tales at the Statue: Ben Wheeless will present the favorite “The Princess and the Pea,” and his mother Jeslyn Wheeless will tell the tale of “The Chimney Sweep.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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August 4th |
The Top and the Ball / The Steadfast Tin Soldier Join us for two Andersen stories with toys as the main characters: “The Top and the Ball,” told by Julie DellaTorre, and “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” as told by Ken Setterington. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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August 11th |
Hecuba / Theseus Come on the wings of story to Ancient Greece, as Margaret Dawson introduces you to “Hecuba,” and Jack McKeon tells of “Theseus.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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August 18th |
The Fir Tree / Five Peas in a Pod Two tales from the pen of H.C. Andersen at his Statue: “The Fir Tree,” as told by Katie Green, and “Five Peas in a Pod,” with Eileen Palley. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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August 25th |
Small and Best Ron Sopyla presents a solo program with the Puerto Rican tale, “Small and Best.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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September 1st |
Fire on the Mountain *New Teller at the Statue!* Connie Regan–Blake, from North Carolina, comes to the Statue for the first time with her retelling of “Fire on the Mountain,” a tale from Ethiopia collected by Harold Courlander. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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September 8th |
The Teapot *New Teller at the Statue!* Join us in welcoming Lu Ann Adams to Central Park as she tells the Andersen story of “The Teapot.” LuAnn has shared stories in Egypt, Vietnam and Las Vegas as well as children and families in Ohio and Kentucky. She grew up in a small town in Minnesota (the oldest of 6 children) and the hustle and bustle and wonderful cacophony of New York City has always made her feel right at home. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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September 15th |
Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep Join Diane Wolkstein and accompanist Shirley Keller for the belovéd Eleanor Farjeon story “Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep.” Bring your skip ropes for the Skipping Party which will follow the storytelling! Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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September 22nd |
The Duckling’s Party We celebrate the Duckling with two wingéd Andersen stories: Rita Auerbach tells of “The Wild Swans,” and Rolf Stang brings us the tale of “The Ugly Duckling.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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September 29th |
The Emperor’s New Clothes / The Shadow *New Teller at the Statue!* Andersen stories light and dark end the 2012 Season at the Statue. Diane Wolkstein offers “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and we welcome newcomer Marc Young with the cautionary tale of “The Shadow.” Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park, New York |
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Diane’s Past Events
Diane Wolkstein
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May 6th |
Monkey King at the Asian Art Museum Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene present the “Havoc in Heaven” section of the Monkey King epic for all ages at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. A Target Free event. Time: 2:00pm Admission: Free Box office: 1-415-581-3500 Address: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Venue phone: 1-415-581-3500 |
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May 5th |
Journey to the West: Story & Discussion Diane and mutli–instrumentalist Jeff Greene present their version of Journey to the West at a private home in the Berkeley Hills. A discussion will follow the performance. The admission price includes refreshments. Call 1-510-548-7890 for reservations and travel directions. Time: 7:15pm Admission: $25.00 |
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April 27th |
Keynote Speech: The Importance of Story in Learning Languages Diane will present her talk on “The Importance of Story in Learning Languages,” as part of the 15th International Conference on Language, Teaching and Culture at the Fortune Institute of Technology. Contact Hui–feng Grace Peng at 07–788–9888, extension 8949 for more information. Time: 1:30pm Address: No.1-10 Nwongchang Rd., Lyouciyou Village, Dalio Township, Kaohsiung County 831 Venue phone: +886 7 7889888 |
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March 12th |
Monkey King in Phuket Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene will bring their version of Monkey King to the British International School in Phuket, Thailand. Time: 7:30pm Address: 59 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Rd Koh Koaew, Muang, Phuket 83200 Venue phone: +66 (0) 76 33 55 55 |
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March 12th |
Monkey King in Phuket Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene present their version of Monkey King to the students of the British International School in Phuket, Thailand. Time: 10:45am Address: 59 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Rd Koh Koaew, Muang, Phuket 83200 Venue phone: +66 (0) 76 33 55 55 |
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March 9th |
Monkey King in Phuket Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene bring their version of Monkey King to the students of the British International School in Phuket, Thailand. Time: 11:25am Address: 59 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Rd Koh Koaew, Muang, Phuket 83200 Venue phone: +66 (0) 76 33 55 55 |
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March 6th |
Monkey King in Yangon Diane and multi–instrumentalist Jeff Greene bring their version of Monkey King to the students of International School Yangon in Myanmar. Time: 2:00pm |
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March 5th |
Monkey King at Kandawgyi Palace Diane and muti–instrumentalist Jeff Greene bring their version of Journey to the West to the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel. Time: 4:00pm Address: Kan Yeik Tha Road, Yangon Venue phone: (951) 249255-9, 394837, 394839 |
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Scandinavia House
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May 12th |
Secrets from the Forests of Scandinavia Donna Jacobs Sife — a published writer, award–winning storyteller, and well known peace–worker from Australia, will tell stories set in and around the forests of Scandinavia. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016 Venue phone: 1-212-779-3587 |
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April 14th |
Stories from Norway Ellen Shapiro will tell stories from Norway. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016 Venue phone: 1-212-779-3587 |
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March 10th |
Stories from Scandinavia Kristin Pedermonti and Rolf Stang will tell stories from Scandinvia. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016 Venue phone: 1-212-779-3587 |
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February 11th |
Love Stories Regina Ress will tell love stories from Scandinavia . Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016 Venue phone: 1-212-779-3587 |
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January 14th |
Stories from Sweden Rita Auerbach will tell stories from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. Time: 11:00am Admission: Free Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016 Venue phone: 1-212-779-3587 |
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