First Person Arts
Philly's original, premiere storytelling nonprofit. We know story.
Every month, we bring you Philly's hottest storytellers on stage and online.
Join us for our next StorySlam storytelling event LIVE: firstpersonarts.org/events/
Our Mission:
First Person Arts transforms the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and that sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world.
Our Vision:
First Person Arts is a platform for artists and everyday people to share the personal stories they must tell now. We will listen to the issues that matter to them and lift up their voices through our programs.
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Did you know: – you shared more stories, and more important stories during the pandemic than any other two year period in our 20 year history. 115,000 people think virtual storytelling is actually pretty good!
#StoryTelling #Change
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On this *freaky* Friday, we're sharing a new story from our esteemed StorySlam host Chris Lundy. Chris shares a funny AND freaky story about his experience at the Whole Foods soup bar...Chris had to walk away and say "Not Today"!
P.S. If you didn't get a chance to join us for our GrandSlam, "Not Today", last weekend, don't sweat it! We've got all the stellar performances in one playlist: tinyurl.com/not-today-playlist
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Thanks to our supporters for a great weekend! We hope you enjoyed attending our first Virtual GrandSlam, and listening to our special #US series "Five People. One Moment". We've got plenty more exciting things #ThisWeekWithFPA:
• Another episode of our podcast #US firstpersonarts.org/Podcast
• GrandSlam Winner announcements and YouTube videos
• Put your name in the bucket for a chance to tell your story at our December Slam firstpersonarts.org/Virtual-StorySlam-Signup
• Or get tix for the Dec. Slam: Now What? tinyurl.com/FPANowWhat
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We know we gave Marjorie a shout-out last Friday, but we just can't get enough! To start your weekend off right, enjoy this first-date-gone-wrong story from Marjorie. THEN join us at our Virtual GrandSlam Saturday at 7:30 to see her tell a new story LIVE, in addition to four other talented, winning storytellers! Tickets here: tinyurl.com/FPAGSSocial
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Every day this week, we're releasing a new episode of Five People. One Moment: Unmasked, the first edition of a special series from #US. Every November, February, May, and August, we will dive deeper into how Five People are affected by One Moment in America. Today's episode is from our very own Tanesha Ford. Tanesha is an arts administrator, writer, and improvisational actress who is “yes, and”ing her way through COVID. Listen as Tanesha discovers how to manage the many responsibilities of caregiving for a loved one during a pandemic. Learn how she is able to still laugh despite life’s many bumps along the COVID road. Listen to #US - Unique & Shared Experiences today, on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, and more. firstpersonarts.org/Podcast
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What could be spookier than Friday the 13th?! Well, a stolen spatula in the hands of a biker gang, of course. In the spirit of today, we hope you enjoy this (mostly funny) scary story from our friend Marjorie Winther!
Loved the story and want to hear more from Marjorie? You're in luck! She's competing in our GrandSlam on November 21st. Grab your ticket: tinyurl.com/FPAGSSocial
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First Person Arts is feeling that Philly pride this week, and we've got the perfect story to show it. In our new episode of #US - Unique and Shared Experiences, storyteller Martha shares her identity crisis as a long-time PHL resident. As a North Philly kid, she's mastered the unspoken rules of the SEPTA bus--but as she starts school at Penn, things get messy (literally)! Listen: firstpersonarts.org/podcast
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First Person Arts would not exist without our beloved audience members--YOU! We want to say thank you with a chance to purchase a $5 ticket to our GrandSlam: Not Today!, happening on November 21st. Just solve the trivia question below, and enter the answer as your discount code when you check out: tinyurl.com/FPAGSSocial
Need a hint? Watch the stories from our last StorySlam, Rearview Mirror, here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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GrandSlam time is fast approaching, and we have some A-plus storytellers lined up! Get your tickets to see our Virtual Slam winners return to the stage: tinyurl.com/FPAGSSocial
Aditya S. won our "Mother of Invention" Slam back in September. Check out his heartwarming and funny story below, and buy a GrandSlam ticket to see if he takes home the prize yet again on November 21st!
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See the Storytellers from the October #StorySlam: Rearview Mirror! Featuring our judge's winner Gabby Shea and our audience favorite M.J. Kang. The official topic was Rearview Mirror, but the stories had touching themes of family woven throughout. See the whole playlist here: tinyurl.com/rearview-mirror-playlist Plus, don't forget to get your tickets for our GrandSlam: Not Today! Happening November 21st at 7:30. See you there: tinyurl.com/FPAGSSocial
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