Watch and listen to favorite stories.

Last October, First Person Arts screened TRIGGER at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. For that event, we reproduced the full event setup, which we have only done two other times. The banners feature a storyteller from the film along with a quote and QR code to get more information.

Together with creative partners FreshFly Films and PWPVideo, we have created documentary films, videos, and podcasts of Philadelphia Community Champions sharing their stories.

TRIGGER is both a call to understanding and a call to action about the roles each of us has to play in combatting the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia and beyond. Featuring storytellers from Philadelphia sharing their lived experiences with gun violence and their shared search for hope, help, and healing.

A father who lost his son, a trauma nurse at a city hospital, a high school principal, community activists, doctors, scholars, shooters, victims, and their families all share their stories revealing layers of hurt that extend beyond the individual, family, and first responders to entire communities in need of healing.

These storytellers are committed to using their experiences to help others. For some, resilience and hope are key elements of survival. TRIGGER shows the role we all play in combatting this gun violence epidemic.

We want to bring these stories to you and hear your stories.

To schedule a TRIGGER screening, contact our team: https://firstpersonarts.org/schedule-an-event/

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"I waited tables over a decade..."

Alyssa worked at an upscale restaurant where a random customer made Alyssa a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
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First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

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"So, I'm a foster kid..."

Brian grew up in the foster care system. So when he was adopted and had to go live in suburbia, Brian wanted to fake his background, so he wouldn't be ridiculed by the other kids. And then someone blew his cover.

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Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #kids #fostercare #fakingit #philly

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"I always tell the truth. except, sometimes I lie to save a life..."

As a private investigator, Kitty had to take odd jobs to make ends meet. During one case, Kitty thought she'd been poisoned by someone she was investigating.

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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #standupcomedy #humor #fakingit #privateinvestigator

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My parents had this motto: 'Why pay good money for something we can make ourselves?'" -- Karen

Karen's mom would never buy the kids things they wanted. instead, Karen's mom decided to make everything. It was embarrassing ,but nothing was worse than when mom tried to make Karen a bathing suit.
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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #bathingsuits #family #fakingit

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"1963 Valley Stream North High. I'm a freshman. I can take an elective..."

In high school, Marsha took a home economics class that tested her nursing skills.
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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #enema #nurse #fakingit

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"As a person with severe social anxiety, I could feel my world shrinking in around me..."

In college, Thomasina tried a social experiment by putting on a new outgoing personality to try and get rid of her social anxiety
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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories
#fakingit #anxiety #socialexperiment

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"I used to be nice...and that became a problem when I decided to do stand-up comedy..."

After being laid off from her job, Marjorie decided to do stand-up comedy to fill her free time. Initially, Marjorie was tormented by fellow comedians, who didn't think she was funny. To get out her frustration, Marjorie creates an online persona and takes the Philly comedy scene by storm, making everyone ask: Who is Mr. Dribble?

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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #standupcomedy #humor #fakingit

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"I come from a long line of proud stoners..."

Brianna wanted to be a cool stoner like the rest of her family but she was too young. So, to fool a fellow classmate, Brianna gave him a regular brownie and told him it was a "special" brownie or did she?
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Join us for our next First Person Arts StorySlam: https://firstpersonarts.org/events/
Learn more about First Person Arts: https://firstpersonarts.org/
Connect with us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts

First Person Arts is a Philly-based storytelling nonprofit. We depend on donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales to entertain, educate, and enlighten our community about the power of storytelling. We use the power of true, personal stories to connect Philadelphians to each other. Above all, we believe everyone has a story to tell, especially you!

#storytelling #firstpersonarts #storyslam #wherephillygetsreal #realpeoplerealstories #standupcomedy #humor #fakingit

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