At First Person Arts, we believe that we all have a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.
With #Us: 5 People, 1 Moment, we explore 1 unique moment in contemporary American life through the shared experiences of 5 storytellers.
Each podcast episode enables us to dive deeper and find meaningful connections through the art and power of storytelling. We bring together multiple cultural and personal perspectives to bridge differences and build stronger communities.
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#Us podcast episodes
Podcast Episode | For the Love of Germantown
Can music be a form of storytelling? We at First Person Arts think it can! That’s why we’ve partnered with the Network For New Music to create new original pieces of music that come directly from stories. All of the stories are on the theme of Love and the Philly […]
Podcast Episode | Close Calls
At age 17, Paul H was almost arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. But the busy bodies in his neighborhood acted as strong alibis and he was saved at the eleventh hour. At age 19, Daralyse was in a wild phase and on a trip to Mexico. She ventured […]
Podcast Episode | Kink and Care
At 41, Kevin decided to get kinky. He met the right guy online, bought a blindfold and some rope, and got busy. But his aggressive cat had his own ideas. On the other side of town, Kelsey was ready to get it on, but her date thought it would […]
Podcast Episode | I Am A Nurse
Pamela is a nurse, no matter where she goes. Whether it’s on vacation, or 33,000 feet in the air, she’ll find a way to safely get people home. Kate has a trained ear for a certain kind of breath. And being able to hear it might just save lives. […]
Groundhog Day Encore
Ever feel like you’re reliving the same day? Or stuck in a never-ending time loop? Yeah, us too. But luckily, you’re not alone. We’ve got five stories for you about making the same mistakes over and over and over again. But don’t worry, because sometimes repetition is the very […]