First Person Arts’ popular anti-Valentine’s Day story slam is back, Philadelphia Distilling throws a birthday bash and more fun things to do in Philadelphia this weekend for an excellent cause This is for the anti-Valentine’s Day crowd (or lovebird with a good sense of humor): Check out the 10th annual Ex-Files StorySlam, which finds a host […]
First Person Arts returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about their upcoming Ex Files Story Slam(s) on Valentine’s Day at Underground Arts. Tanesha Ford, Marketing Director for First Person Arts and local Philly comedian Alyssa Al-Dookhi join Kristen in the studio to talk about this 10th Annual Ex Files Story Slam, with two shows […]
By Emily Rizzo November 15, 2019 Will Little walked on stage wearing an orange jumpsuit, hands held behind his back, head faced down. As he told his story of life in and out of prison, he unzipped, revealing another layer of clothes underneath the orange. “I did 10 years in the penitentiary. Anger, frustration, hurt, […]
Jamyra Perry TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Nov 8, 2019 When you think of what makes a great musician, author or playwright, great storytelling is what comes to mind. Storytelling or public speaking is something that’s pretty common for most adults but it can also be a very scary thing to do. It’s the No. 1 phobia […]
Keith Gabriel November 2nd, 2019 It’s an extremely busy time for Susana Mayer. The Philly-based sexologist is in the midst of her new book and, in supplying information for this story, was also in the throes of finalizing everything for said book to hungry publishers. It’s an extremely busy time for Susana Mayer. The Philly-based […]
The one-of-a-kind event is dedicated to presenting art based on real-life stories that cover a range of topics BY SINEAD CUMMINGS PhillyVoice Staff OCTOBER 29 2019 The 18th annual First Person Story Arts Festival is dedicated to presenting art based on real-life stories. This year’s festival will take place from Sunday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 17, at […]
Kerith Gabriel October 11th, 2019 For the past 18 years, the First Person Arts Film Festival has brought provocative think pieces to the stage for Philadelphia’s viewing pleasure. It’s a tireless effort compiled by a tiny collaborative who for nearly 20 years has delivered great storytelling… It’s a tireless effort compiled by a tiny collaborative […]
Working through trauma is never the same for every person. June 27th, 2019 Working through trauma is never the same for every person. However, storytelling can help with healing from experiences that cause trauma long after they are over. First Person Arts, a nonprofit organization focused on the power of storytelling, will host a sexual […]
February 14th will be here before you know it. by PATRICK RAPA STORYTELLING Ex-Files Story Slam The biggest event on the First Person Arts calendar is always the Ex-Files story slam (now in its 10th year), in which top-notch storytellers tell war stories from past relationships, dates gone wrong, etc. After all, what’s more romantic than […]
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 One speaker, one microphone, an attentive audience, and five or 10 uninterrupted minutes on stage. For as long as humans have been telling stories, other humans have been tuning them out. It’s probably gotten worse in the smartphone era. Good listeners — and good reasons to listen — seem to be […]