By First Person Arts
Unleashing the Power of the Voice
Bernardo is deemed a suspicious man at a major historical event. The cause for suspicion? His underwear. You can subscribe ... More
Teresa becomes a woman at 10-years-old and is certain that God can see her filth. You can subscribe to our ... More
Sean doesn’t want to die alone, but he doesn’t want to live with anyone else either. This story won Sean ... More
Jos is true to herself every time she shakes her rump and wants to be validated for her skills. You ... More
Ben visits a doctor who has agreed to see him even though Ben doesn’t have health insurance. The doctor prescribes ... More
When Kitty’s husband is diagnosed with a strange form of dementia, he begins forgetting things. He sees the birds and ... More
Andrew plans a date that involves ice cream, a long bike ride, and culminates with a vague suggestion of sex. ... More
This is a special story from FPA’s Executive Director, Jamie J. Brunson. After her mother is murdered by her father, ... More
Bill organizes his brothers and sisters into a chain gang and leads them directly into a drainage ditch filled with ... More
After a traumatic sledding accident Katie is left paralyzed, but not asexual. She wonders if she’ll ever reclaim the successful ... More
Freya takes us on the road with a tale about her days spent in truck driving school and introduces us ... More
As a mathematics professor, Mike is very familiar with problems and solutions. But when his tutoring session moves from the ... More
Nimisha Ladva reveals the tale of how she found true love and her parents’ hilarious and shocking response. Recorded at ... More
Katonya Mosley introduces us to Terryrific — the superhero alter ego to defend all big brothers for the ages — ... More
Deniz Ozkaynak relives the glories of youth: acne, lopsided afros, and apple patches on his shorts. Thanks, mom! You can ... More
Dan makes Hillary Rea’s heart melt. What starts as a swoon-filled first crush, ends with a reflection on the potential ... More
Jason Pittman loves teaching. It’s the parents that are the problem. You can subscribe to our podcast and get new ... More
Megan Hicks discovers that the Bonnie and Clyde life is not for her. You can subscribe to our podcast and ... More
Quentin Davis and Don Deeley each share a story on a memorable overnight experience. While Quentin traverses the wilds of ... More
Billy Smith recalls the time a criminal saved his life. You can subscribe to our podcast and get new episodes ... More
Kitty Hailey and Michael Lobis each share a story on the art of seduction: Kitty tries to snare a potential ... More
Reid Cohen searches for the true path to freedom in this story from a 2013 StorySlam. You can subscribe to ... More
Hear a diverse mix of Philadelphians share their responses to the killing of Trayvon Martin at Philly reACTS: The Heart ... More
We have two stories about false starts this week. The first, from Todd Marrone, revolves around a less-than-successful quest for ... More
Bernardo Morillo introduces us to his magical, mysterious god father in this 2010 Grand Slam story. The theme was “Busted.” ... More
Arielle Brousse takes us back to when she was seven-years-old to recount the only time she’s ever been in a fight ... More
R. Eric Thomas shares the journeys, both literal and metaphorical, that his parents have taken in this 2011 StorySlam story. ... More
Jim O'Grady seeks his true self in Rome. Will he successful embody the Emersonian ideal? Or will he succumb to the bourgeois banality of the everyday tourist?
Katie Samson relates the highs and lows of learning to live after a traumatic accident at the 2012 Grand Slam during the First Person Arts Festival.
Donald Carter sets the scene for a fabulous moment in funeral fashion and Kate McGrath shares a touching tale about her mother's shawl.
Martha Cooney relates the dangers of snoring and getting involved with your tutee.
Marjorie Winther introduces us to Mr. Dribble.