A World Full of StoryThe Greenfield Public Library, with support from the Greenfield Cultural Council, is proud to be hosting a series of world-class story performances on Saturdays in May. Each performance will run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Greenfield Public Library and is free and open to all.
On May 3, Motoko will enchant and entertain with traditional Japanese storytelling. An award-winning storyteller, Motoko enchants audiences of every age with her weaving of ancient lore, original tales, lyrical movement and traditional music. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Zen tales, comical tales from rakugo (a Japanese traditional style of storytelling), funny mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and her life as an immigrant in the U.S.
On May 17, local musician and storyteller Brendan Taaffe will amuse and entertain with a mix of stories from around the world. A popular elementary school music teacher, Brendan began using story as a way to capture attention in the classroom, and quickly his relaxed and magical telling became the hit of the school. Illustrating the stories with expert music, Brendan is sure to capture the imagination.
On May 31, Eshu Bumpus brings his mix of African and African-American stories, always a hit with every audience. A renowned storyteller, an accomplished jazz vocalist and a master at physical characterization, Eshu has performed on the Exchange Place stage at the National Festival and performed 36 sold out shows in 13 days at the Smithsonian. After appearing at the 10th Annual Connecticut Storytelling Festival in 1991, Eshu was acclaimed as "a fresh, responsible and knowledgeable voice... distinct and compelling... the hit of the Festival.”
All of these events are open to all. For more information contact the children’s librarian at (413) 772-1544 ext. 5.
