Your membership makes a difference!
First Person Arts believes that storytelling makes a difference in our communities and in our lives. Every day, we make compelling stories available to communities throughout Philadelphia and beyond.
But we can only do this with your help.
Your membership support ensures that we can continue bringing contemporary, unique and shared experiences to the stage, on-air and online.
Your membership doesn’t just help First Person Arts to bring storytelling to communities throughout Philadelphia – we offer great benefits for you, too!

Advanced Ticketing Opportunities

No Ticket Fees

Invitations to Members-Only Events

‘Bring a Friend’ Vouchers to Monthly StorySlams
Ready to join the family? Choose your membership level.
*Sustainer amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
Only $41/month with a Sustainer Membership
Only $20/month with a Sustainer Membership
Only $10/month with a Sustainer Membership
Only $6/month with a Sustainer Membership
Only $4/month with a Sustainer Membership
“Bring a Friend” Vouchers are only valid with regular StorySlams. | Number of” Bring a Friend” Vouchers are for the entire year vs. per show.

You can support First Person Arts through the United Way Donor Choice Program. You’ll receive First Person Arts member benefits instantly, like ticket discounts, free passes to StorySlams and much more. Visit your company’s United Way representative and use code 50861 to designate your gift to First Person Arts.
Listen to Stories
You can find recordings of selected events online throughout the year on our website, podcast and partner sites like WHYY acommonspace.org radio hour and podcast series, or NewsWorks.


Tell Your Story
With this full roster of regional, national and international artists, we still make room for people who don’t consider themselves artists on our Slam stages!