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
Letting Go
Marjorie was let go from her job for standing up for what she believed in. And Bill had to learn to let go of his leg intruder to save his own life. Today, we are taking a deep breath, uncurling our clenched fingers, and Letting Go. On this episode we […]
The Curious Incident
First Person Arts and the Free Library of Philadelphia have enjoyed crossover programming, partnerships, and a mutual love of stories over the years. Today we are featuring stories from a program we did with the Free Library’s One book One Philadelphia around The Curious Incident of the Dog in the […]
Bittersweet
Michel filmed a couple in love as one of them was terminally ill. And though it was tragic, their love for one another helped change the world. Lisa’s daughter got everything she wanted for Christmas, but she couldn’t share her new toys with the one person she wanted to play […]
Resilience and Art
Today, we celebrate the life and work of a beloved Philadelphia Artist Jerry Pinkney who’s birthday is this month. Jerry’s life and body of work is a testament to the reliance, persistence, and freedom of the human spirit. We come to you with three stories from individuals who connect with […]
Burn Baby Burn!
Lisa almost set her house on fire when the hot oil in a pizza box exploded. Sure, she had started a smaller fire, but she was distracted thinking about another fire that was dwindling – her marriage. Chris was enjoying his first week of college when he got a call […]