by A.A. Cristi Oct. 25, 2018 First Person Arts (FPA) announces their 17th Annual First Person Arts Festival line-up with headliners:. The festival will take place from November 4-November 17 in various parts of the city, and features 11 different performances that highlight personal journeys, accounts of social activism and extreme adventure! The 2018 First Person Arts Festival is […]
Her husband grew up on the Main Line, “but he always wants me to tell people that he rented,” Bamford says. by Nick Vadala Published Nov 6, 2017 Comedian Maria Bamford is soon coming to perform in Philadelphia, but these days, trips to the City of Brotherly Love are more common for the stand-up star. That’s […]
The annual festival features Maria Bamford, Hari Kondabolu, Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot and more. by PATRICK RAPA· 11/2/2017, 12:25 p.m. Founded in 2000, First Person Arts festival is all about the storytelling. Sometimes the shows are funny, or eye-opening, or gasp-inducing, but they always call for interesting people getting up on stage and giving it their all. This year’s fest — November […]
The event is part of the Philly First Person Arts Festival BY SINEAD CUMMINGS PhillyVoice Staff Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian Margaret Cho will be in Philly this fall. Her stand-up comedy tour “Fresh Off the Bloat” will make a stop at The Fillmore on Sunday, Nov. 5. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cho shared that she […]
Repetition can be a second chance, a new perspective, or feeling like you’re stuck in groundhog day. This week we have five stories about doing something one more time, to see if the results are any different. Join #Us for “Groundhog Day”. R. Eric Thomas | Cara | Spencer | Steve | Anissa
We need others for many things in life: support, care, courage, comfort, and growth. It can be scary, but finding those people who hold it down for you when the going gets tough is indispensable. Listen to these storytellers share about those people in “They Carried Me Through”Take #US with you and post pics of […]
You are living your BEST LIFE and the people in your orbit cannot STAND it. Listen as these storytellers share how they learned to love their haters in the most unusual ways. How have you dealt with the haters in your life? Guest hosted by Danielle Marino. Take #US with you and post pics of your […]
Dan is a Baker in Pittsburgh. However, days before the U.S. went into covid lockdown he was released from prison after being wrongfully convicted. He shares his story about working with the PA Innocence Project and all that he has done in the last 18 months, including delivering puppies, buying a home, and getting engaged. […]
John is a comedian and essential worker. He shares his story about dating during the pandemic and the challenges that ultimately lead to a break-up. Then we chat with him about what his job was like during the pandemic and the new value he’s put on self-care. Release can come in many forms, and be […]
Danielle is the Production Manager at First Person Arts. She shares her story of going from living paycheck to paycheck at a retail job to graduating with honors. Then we chatted with her about her past 18 months of working from home with her son. Release can come in many forms, and be positive, negative, […]
