First Person Arts

Home For the Holiday StorySlam! ??? It’s that time of year when: ?? Planes, trains, and automobiles love to wreck your travel plans. ??? Your uncle’s hot takes steal the spotlight at dinner. ?? Your niece's homemade gingerbread is the star of the show. ?? Or maybe you skip it all and spend the day solo. That’s right—it’s Home for the Holidays! Join First Person Arts for an unforgettable night of storytelling at Philly’s original (and best!) StorySlam. Share your funniest, most heartwarming, or cringiest holiday memories live on stage! ?? When: Tuesday, 12/10 at 7:30 PM ?? Where: World Cafe Live ?? Tickets: $15 ??? Grab your tickets now, and let’s make holiday magic together: https://lnkd.in/e8nUDBVk What’s a StorySlam? Think open mic meets storytelling showdown. Tell a true story inspired by the theme. No notes, no props, just you, 5 minutes, and the most engaged audience in Philly. ? What’s in it for you? A chance to win $100 + major bragging rights. Helpful feedback from celebrity judges, including host Lamarr Todd and Emily Epstein White. Already have a story? Submit your pitch (max 100 words) to [email protected] by 11/26. Featured storytellers get a free 30-minute coaching session with our expert storytelling pros. Not ready to commit? Show up and throw your name in the hat for a chance to perform live! #PhillyEvents #HolidayFun #Storytelling #PhillyStorySlam #LiveEvents #FirstPersonArts #HomeForTheHolidays #PhillyNightOut #TrueStoriesLive #PhillyCreatives

TODAY!!! Come out and tell a story, reminisce, or just bust high praise for Hip Hop and how it shaped your life. Talk about back in the day or what’s happenin’ today. StorySlam is shouting come one, come all…because it’s like that, y’all! Join Lamarr Todd as he hosts Philly’s original (and best!) hip hop storytelling competition, while FPA’s own Rahnda Rize keeps score. Our local celebrity guest judges Fatin and Aja of Kindred the Family Soul, and Kai Davis, 2024-2025 Poet Laureate of Philadelphia, plus an audience judge will score the stories and give our storytellers helpful hints to improve their tales. The winner takes home $100 and bragging rights until next year’s slam. Come to the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch for a fun-filled night with stories told by you–our audience–live on stage. The show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are FREE. Link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/eY_t2bKj Already got an idea brewing and want a guaranteed spot on stage? Pitch us your story at [email protected]. Please limit your pitch to no more than 100 words. We choose 4 lucky featured storytellers about one week before the show. Each storyteller gets a complimentary 30-minute story coaching session with our expert storytelling coaches. The remaining 3 slots are up to fate on the night of the StorySlam. Never been to a First Person Arts StorySlam storytelling competition before? No problem. First Person Arts StorySlams are like open mic nights for people who love stories. We provide a theme, and you provide a 100% true, personal story. You’ve got 5 minutes on stage to entertain the “most engaged audience in Philly.” No notes or props allowed. Join us for Philly’s ORIGINAL StorySlam when audience members become on-stage storytellers, telling true, personal stories. Get your tickets early! StorySlams fill up fast. After all, everybody’s got a story to tell. #ItsLikeThatYall #HipHopStorySlam #PhillyEvents #StorytellingCompetition #FirstPersonArts #PhillyHipHop #StorySlamPhilly #TrueStoriesLive #HipHopCulture #FreeEventsPhilly

Big Congrats to Lauren—Our Online Dating StorySlam Champion! ?? Lauren stole the show as both The Overall Winner AND Audience Favorite at our Online Dating StorySlam. Her story had us laughing, gasping, and totally hooked! ??? Stay tuned—the full story is dropping soon, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! ?? #StorySlam #OnlineDating #TrueStories #PhillyEvents #FirstPersonArts #LiveStorytelling #AudienceFavorite #PhillyCreatives #DatingStories #WinningMoment

Looking to add some humor to your storytelling? ??? Join comedian & master storyteller Alyssa Al-Dookhi this Saturday morning for a fun, 90-minute workshop on finding the funny in your story! Whether you’re aiming for laughs or just want to lighten a tough tale, Alyssa’s got you covered with expert tips & tricks. ???? ??? Tickets are just $25. Link to tickets: https://lnkd.in/eNU5XRsx ?? Hosted by First Person Arts—Philly’s original storytelling nonprofit! Don’t miss your chance to sharpen your storytelling skills with Alyssa’s guidance! #StorytellingTips #FindTheFunny #FirstPersonArts #PhillyEvents #ComedyWorkshop #StorytellingMatters

Hip Hop. What’s it like today? What was it like back in the day? How did it change you? Rearrange you? Or does Hip Hop of today seem strange to you? Come out and tell a story, reminisce, or just bust high praise for Hip Hop and how it shaped your life. Talk about back in the day or what’s happenin’ today. StorySlam is shouting come one, come all…because it’s like that, y’all! Join Lamarr Todd as he hosts Philly’s original (and best!) hip hop storytelling competition, while FPA’s own Rahnda Rize keeps score. Our local celebrity guest judges Fatin and Aja of Kindred the Family Soul, and Kai Davis, 2024-2025 Poet Laureate of Philadelphia, plus an audience judge will score the stories and give our storytellers helpful hints to improve their tales. The winner takes home $100 and bragging rights until next year’s slam. Come to the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch on 11/21 for a fun-filled night with stories told by you–our audience–live on stage. The show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are FREE. Link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/eY_t2bKj Already got an idea brewing and want a guaranteed spot on stage? Pitch us your story at [email protected]. Please limit your pitch to no more than 100 words. We choose 4 lucky featured storytellers about one week before the show. Each storyteller gets a complimentary 30-minute story coaching session with our expert storytelling coaches. The remaining 3 slots are up to fate on the night of the StorySlam. Never been to a First Person Arts StorySlam storytelling competition before? No problem. First Person Arts StorySlams are like open mic nights for people who love stories. We provide a theme, and you provide a 100% true, personal story. You’ve got 5 minutes on stage to entertain the “most engaged audience in Philly.” No notes or props allowed. Join us for Philly’s ORIGINAL StorySlam when audience members become on-stage storytellers, telling true, personal stories. Get your tickets early! StorySlams fill up fast. After all, everybody’s got a story to tell. #ItsLikeThatYall #HipHopStorySlam #PhillyEvents #StorytellingCompetition #FirstPersonArts #PhillyHipHop #StorySlamPhilly #TrueStoriesLive #HipHopCulture #FreeEventsPhilly

Discover the art of storytelling with First Person Arts and journalist Daralyse Lyons at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Branch! ?? Join us for an engaging Saturday morning workshop where Daralyse, a DEI facilitator and publisher of Chestnut Hill Local, will guide you in finding the story you want to tell. Through interactive interviewing activities, learn how to uncover your narrative, whether you’re documenting family experiences or starting your own memoir. Daralyse is no stranger to First Person Arts! She's graced our StorySlam stage, directed Embracing the Light in partnership with Mural Arts, and shared her personal journey on WHYY’s Philadelphia Revealed podcast. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Philly’s finest storytellers. ?? Link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eEzHK8pY #StorytellingWorkshop #FirstPersonArts #DaralyseLyons #FreeLibraryPhilly #StorytellingTechniques #FindYourStory #PhillyEvents #PhillyWriters #MemoirWriting #FamilyStories #InteractiveWorkshop #PhiladelphiaArts #DEIFacilitator #Philadelphia

What’s your truth about Online Dating?? ? With romance at your fingertips, dating apps offer you so many choices! But how much real potential?? ? Tell us all about those cheesy pick-up lines or the dates that ended with “I’d love to do this one more time.”? ? Share the joys, sorrows, and frustrations that online dating apps can bring.? ? Join First Person Arts’ own Che Guerrero as he hosts Philly’s original (and best!) storytelling competition. Our scorekeeper Lamarr Todd, Emily Epstein White, local celebrity guest judges, and an audience judge will score the stories and give our storytellers helpful hints on how to improve their tales. The winner takes home $100 and bragging rights until next month.? ? Come to World Cafe Live on 11/12 for a fun-filled night with stories told by you–our audience–live on stage. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15. ? ? Link to tickets https://lnkd.in/eJ8jCbuZ ? Never been to a First Person Arts StorySlam storytelling competition before? No problem. First Person Arts StorySlams are like open mic nights for people who love stories. We provide a theme, and you provide a 100% true, personal story. You’ve got 5 minutes on stage to entertain the “most engaged audience in Philly.” No notes or props allowed.? ? #FirstPersonArts #StorySlam #OnlineDatingTruths #PhillyEvents #DatingApps #LiveStorytelling #StorytellingCompetition #PhillyNightOut #PhillyStories #TrueStories #PhillyCreatives #RealLifeDating #WorldCafeLive #PhillyArts

?? Election Day Reminder! ?? Join us in celebrating your voice today! Today, November 5th, 2024 is a historic day, and we want to hear your voting stories! Whether it’s the excitement of casting your ballot, the challenges you faced, or your feelings about the process, share your experience with us. Your stories matter and contribute to the rich tapestry of democracy. Share your story online and tag @firstpersonarts #Vote #ElectionDay #YourStoryMatters #FirstPersonArts #CivicEngagement #VotingExperience #DemocracyInAction #PhillyVotes #GOTV

What’s your truth about Online Dating?? ? With romance at your fingertips, dating apps offer you so many choices! But how much real potential?? ? Tell us all about those cheesy pick-up lines or the dates that ended with “I’d love to do this one more time.”? ? Share the joys, sorrows, and frustrations that online dating apps can bring.? ? Join First Person Arts’ own Che Guerrero as he hosts Philly’s original (and best!) storytelling competition. Our scorekeeper Lamarr Todd, Emily Epstein White, local celebrity guest judges, and an audience judge will score the stories and give our storytellers helpful hints on how to improve their tales. The winner takes home $100 and bragging rights until next month.? ? Come to World Cafe Live on 11/12 for a fun-filled night with stories told by you–our audience–live on stage. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15. ? ? Link to tickets https://lnkd.in/eJ8jCbuZ ? Already got an idea brewing and want a guaranteed spot on stage? Pitch us your story at [email protected]. Please limit your pitch to no more than 100 words.? ? We choose 4 lucky featured storytellers about two weeks before the show. Each storyteller gets a complimentary 30-minute story coaching session with our expert storytelling coaches. The remaining 3 slots are up to fate on the night of the StorySlam.? ? Never been to a First Person Arts StorySlam storytelling competition before? No problem. First Person Arts StorySlams are like open mic nights for people who love stories. We provide a theme, and you provide a 100% true, personal story. You’ve got 5 minutes on stage to entertain the “most engaged audience in Philly.” No notes or props allowed.? ? #FirstPersonArts #StorySlam #OnlineDatingTruths #PhillyEvents #DatingApps #LiveStorytelling #StorytellingCompetition #PhillyNightOut #PhillyStories #TrueStories #PhillyCreatives #RealLifeDating #WorldCafeLive #PhillyArts

Have you seen them yet? Our storytellers from the Philadelphia Revealed Podcast, a collaboration between First Person Arts and WHYY, are now showcased on bus stops all over Philadelphia! ?? Each storyteller shares their unique perspective on our city’s 350-year history through incredible stories inspired by objects from the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. If you find one of our storytellers’ posters around town, snap a picture and tag us—we’d love to see where these stories are spotted! The Philadelphia Revealed exhibition is open at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) until December 1. Be sure to visit and explore how these stories come to life through interactive displays and rare objects! #PhiladelphiaRevealed #FirstPersonArts #Storytelling #CreativeCommunity #PhillyEvents #UndocumentedVoices