Voices of Courage
Chautauqua
Programs
Experience the power of storytelling and performance that connects past and present, bringing community voices to the stage and inspiring new generations to share their stories.
“Our human story comes from one tree with deep roots and many branches”
Who we are
Voices of the stories of the world and around the world. Voices from the Earth, past, present and future. Connecting stories from the lives we meet and those that have past on, shaping us and filling the world with wonder.
We are storytellers.
Featured Historical Portrayals
Honoring the Voices of Those Who Came Before
Meet the historical figures we've portrayed and
discover the lives that continue to inspire our work
Harriet Tubman
portrayed by
Ilene Evans
Pearl S. Buck
portrayed by
Karen Vuranch
T.H. Barnes
portrayed by
Fanny Crawford
Upcoming Events
Where Community and Culture Come Together
Join us at upcoming performances and events as we share stories that celebrate culture, history, and community.
Thomas, WV
Storytelling around the fire with Ilene Evans
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Gather in the cold, warm the heart, sing old songs, until the darkness departs.
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