Ms. Evans is the artistic director of Voices From the Earth, Inc. an educational touring theater company which uses storytelling, theatre and historical portrayals to promote social justice. Professor of communication at Fairmont State University, Ilene Evans is a director, writer, storyteller, actress, musician, historian and lecturer, performing nationally and internationally.
This performance is part of the National Association of Black Storytellers' Adopt-A-Teller Community Outreach Program (AATP). AATP is being held during the 43rd Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference based at the Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park, November 19-23, 2025. The festival is sponsored by the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) and supported by a grant from, and the Nora Roberts Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and NABS Legacy Fundraising Campaign.
Other programs in this series:
- November 17, 7:00-7:45 p.m., Scott Candler Library featuring Sarai Abdul-Malik
- November 19, 7:00-7:45 p.m., County Line-Ellenwood Library featuring Denise Chapman-Acosta
- November 22, Noon-1:30 p.m. (workshop), 2:00-2:45 p.m. (performance), Wesley Chapel William C. Brown Library featuring Masankho Banda.
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