On Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st, the art of Story Telling will return again to the Ohio Valley.  The Strand Theatre Preservation Society will be hosting four well known storytellers for the Second Annual Strand Theatre Storytelling Festival.  

On Thursday the storytellers will be traveling to numerous Marshall County Schools for performances throughout the day.  

On Friday, the Storytelling Festival will officially being with a performance by the fore mentioned storytellers, beginning at 6:30 pm at the John Marshall High School auditorium.

On Saturday there will be an Amateur Liar’s Competition held for any person age 16 and up who believe they have mastered the art of storytelling.  This event will begin at 10:00 am.  A Youth Storytelling Showcase will be held at 1:00 pm. Both the Amateur Liar's Competition and Youth Storytelling Showcase are free to the public.  On Saturday evening, all four storytellers will return with a second unique performance....   

STORYTELLER BIOS

Ed Stivender is one of the giants in storytelling. He has delighted worldwide audiences with his witty, wise, and sometimes winsome renditions of traditional, literary and original pieces.

Carmen Deedy has entertained thousands of adults and children alike with her ultra energetic and charming syle.  Deedy's performances of the humorous and poignant episodes of familial living, ring a familiar tone in the ear while retaining the unique quality of her individual upbringing.  Not only does Deedy recount personal stories, she also tells classic folk tales from around the world and is any author of many children's books including The Yellow Tree, Treeman, and The Library Dragon.  

Bil Lepp is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He tells original, hilarious, tales that will bring a smile to the face of even the most ill humored person. Bil Lepp is a nationally known storyteller with a down home feel.

Rich Knoblich’s outrageous humor creates memorable moments for listeners of his original stories. He received that honor of being “West Virginia’s Biggest Liar 2002” His work has been published in Goldenseal, Country Extra, Storytelling, and Appalachian Life magazines and the PBS website, The Call of Story. Rich is also a local resident, as well as a teacher for Marshall County Schools.

Again, there will be two unique evening performances on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm at the John Marshall High School Auditorium

Four Storytellers ~ Two Nights ~ Eight Unique Performances!!!

Admission for 6:30 Performances

$10.00 per Day
$15.00 Weekend Pass

 Students (15 & Under) ~ $5.00 per Day

Tickets can be purchased for Friday, Saturday, or a Weekend Pass to enjoy all eight performances!!!  Tickets can be purchased in advance at Neubauer’s Flowers (Jefferson Ave. Moundsville) or at the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce (7th & Jefferson Ave, Mdsv)

Location:  John Marshall High School Auditorium in Glen Dale, West Virginia
    Just 10 minutes South on Route 2 from I-70 or I-470...Take Exit 1 South from I-470.
1300 Wheeling Ave., Glen Dale, West Virginia 26038