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.
Parkersburg, WV
Behind Enemy Lines : Harriet Tubman in the Civil War
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00pm
Ilene Evans from the WV Humanities Council will continue her performance as Harriet Tubman.
Come even if you didn't see part one!
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