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Over the past year, we’ve witnessed tremendous heroics, public affirmations of the value of life, and individuals exhibiting the courage to tell stories that too often go untold. We’ve laughed, cried, and celebrated as we’ve continued to navigate this everwidening world together. And through it all, our stories have served as foundations for new friendships, and understanding. One thing is very clear: We are sharing, posting, subscribing, liking, favoriting, following, commenting, and connecting across platforms and devices like never before. From a 140 character tweet, to a 3-minute video, to an Instagram snapshot, we are boldly expressing ourselves across cities, nations, oceans, cultural divides, and technological devices. Sharing life is just a click away.
THE 2015 FIRST PERSON ARTS FESTIVAL
This year’s 14th Annual First Person Arts Festival is a tribute to this movement—to sharing life loudly and proudly. We invite you to bring yourself and your story to this year’s Fest. And while you’re here, be sure to swap a tale or two with someone you’ve never met before. You could have more in common than you think! Come experience the power we have collectively when we honor, respect, and hear the individual.
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FIRST PERSON ARTS’ FAMILY DINNER
FEATURING WDAS’ PATTY JACKSON In Old City, the excitement continues long after curtain call. Dinner, drinks and more—all await you aprés-show within the dozens of unique restaurants, bistros and pubs that line the streets of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood.
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DATE Wednesday, Nov. 4 TIME Doors at 5:30PM, Dinner at 6PM LOCATION Warmdaddy’s COST B efore Oct. 23: $35; After Oct. 23: $40 FPA Members: $32
WDAS’ Patty Jackson, joined by some of her closest celebrity friends, invites you to kick off the First Person Arts Festival and celebrate Patty’s birthday. Gather ‘round the table with community seating, as storytellers and story fans share life over soul food by Warmdaddy’s. Come pull up a chair, meet old friends, and make some new ones, First Person Arts style. Dinner includes one glass of wine. Tickets and more info at familydinner.firstpersonarts.org Photo courtesy of the artist. Special thanks to
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Philly’s biggest storytelling showdown returns! Winners of FPA’s 15th Season of StorySlams go head-to-head for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”, free FPA Slam admission for life, and a $250 cash prize. Contestants try to win over celebrity judges with their most outrageous, gutsy, and heartfelt personal tales. Hosted by comedian, five-time Moth StorySLAM winner, and author of Long Story Short, The Only Storytelling Guide You’ll Ever Need, Margot Leitman.
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DATE Friday, Nov. 6 TIME Doors at 7:30PM, Show at 8PM LOCATION Plays & Players Theatre TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
BRING YOUR CREATIVE VISION TO LIFE Our Art and Design program will help you explore a range of media, sharpen your sense of design and learn how to impressively showcase your work. We are the direct path to a career in art and design, and the smart path to a bachelor’s degree—if you plan on earning your bachelor’s degree, save money by completing your associate’s degree here. Apply online at www.ccp.edu
Raw and uncut, Philadelphia-born poet, activist, and recording artist Ursula Rucker paints a courageously honest portrait of a family struggling to overcome the effects of domestic abuse and addiction, all while learning to forgive. Weaving poetry, music, and video imagery, Rucker draws parallels between her mother’s life and her own, illuminating how her mother’s relationships and struggles have shaped Rucker into the woman she is today. With live guitar accompaniment by Tim Motzer. Tickets and more info at fathersdaughter.firstpersonarts.org Photo credit: Wendel Patrick.
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LI V E! DATE Tuesday, Nov. 10 TIME Doors at 7:30PM, Show at 8PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
Philadelphia’s home for contemporary performance. Visit FringeArts.com for a calendar of shows + events.
Leading headlines get personal in this journalistic storytelling performance. From the Baltimore riots, to the Charleston shooting, to the search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, 2015 has been a year of tragedy, change, and unbelievable heroics from everyday people. Hear from individuals who personally experienced some of this year’s top stories, and be inspired by their gripping and heartfelt accounts. Tickets and more info at podcastlive.firstpersonarts.org Graphic designed by Becca Jennings.
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WOMEN ON THE REVOLUTION
DATE Wednesday, Nov. 11 TIME Doors at 7PM, Show at 7:30PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12 NATIONALLY RANKED. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED.
Philly’s first Poet Laureate, Sonia Sanchez, joined by a multi-cultural group of female authors, poets, and activists, shares first-hand stories celebrating the contemporary woman, and raises issues that matter to her. Performers tackle themes of race, sexuality and expression, violence, professional advancement, and more. Through readings, storytelling, and audience dialogue, we’ll get to the heart of what it means to be a woman today. Tickets and more info at revolution.firstpersonarts.org
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FIRST PERSON ARTS IN CONCERT
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 6:00PM
Irvine Auditorium University of Pennsylvania 3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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DATE Thursday, Nov. 12 TIME Doors at 7:30PM, Show at 8PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $19; After Oct. 23: $22 FPA Members: $17
Come get in the groove as a powerhouse of voices, including vocalists Ruth Naomi Floyd and Romona Riscoe Benson, combine personal storytelling with heart-pounding music. They’ll tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh out loud, and remind you to treasure every moment in life, all without missing a beat. Tickets and more info at inconcert.firstpersonarts.org Pictured: Ruth Naomi Floyd, Photo credit: Johanna Austin www.AustinArt.org
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DATE Friday, Nov. 13 TIME Doors at 6:30PM, Show at 7PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
Directed by Angela Dumlao. Written and Performed by Antonia Lassar. Philadelphia Premiere Can there be laughter in the healing process? The lives of survivors, perpetrators, and bystanders weave together in a wickedly funny and piercingly insightful one-woman show about a community trying to heal after a sexual assault. In Post Traumatic Super Delightful (PTSD), the personal is political, the political is personal. And the person is a clown. Tickets and more info at posttraumatic.firstpersonarts.org Graphic designed by Lindsey Yadon.
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BAD KID
DATE Friday, Nov. 13 TIME Doors at 8:30PM, Show at 9PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
Philadelphia Premiere Three-time Moth StorySLAM winner, and critically acclaimed performer David Crabb brings you the true story of a Goth boy who dreamed of being anywhere but the middle of Texas in 1991--preferably somewhere in London wearing fishnet gloves and a cape while standing alone in the rain. In this funny and moving examination of rebellion, sexuality and friendship, Crabb reflects on what it means to grow up different and alone, just like everyone else. Tickets and more info at badkid.firstpersonarts.org Photo credit: Lucas Longacre and Jacob Cox.
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 WOMEN ON THE REVOLUTION | PG 15 7:30PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE | PG 29 8PM at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Zellerbach Theatre
THURSDAY, NOV. 12 OUTCRY! OPENING RECEPTION | PG 33 6:30PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
FIRST PERSON ARTS IN CONCERT | PG 17 8PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 FIRST PERSON ARTS’ FAMILY DINNER | PG 7 6PM Dinner at Warmdaddy’s
THURSDAY, NOV. 5 FIRST PERSON ARTS GRAND SLAM | PG 9 8PM at World Cafe Live, Downstairs
POST TRAUMATIC SUPER DELIGHTFUL | PG 19 7PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
BAD KID | PG 21 9PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
CREATING YOUR OWN SOLO SHOW | PG 35
MY FATHER’S DAUGHTER | PG 11
SEX, DEATH, AND MEMOIR | PG 39
8PM at Plays & Players Theatre
10AM-2PM at African American Museum in Philadelphia 11AM-3PM at Head House Books
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
STANDUP STORYTELLING | PG 40
CREATING YOUR OWN SOLO SHOW | PG 35
STORYTELLING FOR BUSINESS | PG 38
10AM-2PM at Plays & Players Theatre
TRUE NORTH: THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY | PG 36 11AM-3PM at Head House Books
THE BUSINESS OF PUBLISHING | PG 37 3:30PM-5PM at Head House Books
11AM-3PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House 12PM-4PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
KID ATHLETES | PG 31 5PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS: ENGAGING MALES OF COLOR | PG 27 8PM at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Zellerbach Theatre
SUNDAY, NOV. 8
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
CREATING YOUR OWN SOLO SHOW | PG 35
CREATING YOUR OWN SOLO SHOW | PG 35
10AM-2PM at Plays & Players Theatre
TRUE NORTH: THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY | PG 36 11AM-3PM at Head House Books
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FRIDAY, NOV. 13
10AM-2PM at African American Museum in Philadelphia
SEX, DEATH, AND MEMOIR | PG 39 11AM-3PM at Head House Books
TUESDAY, NOV. 10
STANDUP STORYTELLING | PG 40
FIRST PERSON ARTS PODCAST LIVE! | PG 13
OUT/SPOKEN PRESENTED BY STORY DISTRICT | PG 25
8PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
7PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House
11AM-3PM at Head House Books
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OUT/SPOKEN
PRESENTED BY STORY DISTRICT
DATE Sunday, Nov. 15 TIME Doors at 6:30PM, Show at 7PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
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From finding love in the time of Grindr, to praying the gay away, to learning the truth about your lesbian grandmother, Out/Spoken is a night of true tales celebrating the diverse perspectives of the LGBTQ community and embracing the challenges and triumphs of being queer, questioning, and proud. Featuring James Ayers, Alex Brewer, Cristina Calvillo-Rivera, Gina Chirillo, Morgan Givens, Robin Katcher, Alan Mishler, and Amanda Sapir. Tickets and more info at outspoken.firstpersonarts.org
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BEYOND EXPECTATIONS:
ENGAGING MALES OF COLOR
DATE Saturday, Nov. 14 TIME Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM LOCATION Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Zellerbach Theatre
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A Co-Production with City of Philadelphia DBHIDS and Annenberg Center Live Join us in celebrating the lives and experiences of males of color in Philadelphia with this one-of-a-kind storytelling event. The second installment of First Person Arts’ partnership with the City of Philadelphia, BEyond Expectations features high profile artists as well as everyday males of color who will share powerful personal stories that shatter misconceptions, and give voice to their experience, strength, and resilient spirit. With live musical accompaniment. Directed by Ozzie Jones. Tickets and more info at beyondexpectations.firstpersonarts.org Graphic designed by Becca Jennings.
Envisioned by DBHIDS Commissioner, Dr. Arthur C. Evans, the Engaging Males of Color initiative (EMOC) promotes mental wellness for men and boys of color in the City of Philadelphia. For more info visit www.dbhids.org/emoc.
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DATE Wednesday, Nov. 11 TIME Doors at 7:30PM, Show at 8PM LOCATION A nnenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Zellerbach Theatre
TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $19; After Oct. 23: $22 FPA Members: $17
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A Co-Presentation by First Person Arts and Annenberg Center Live What began as a big dream of a small town filled with ghosts, angels, aliens, and government conspiracies has become one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes today, and a newly released novel. Hear the true story of how an out-of-this-world idea inspired a new reality for creator Joseph Fink and cowriter Jeffrey Cranor, as they are interviewed by Cecil Baldwin about their debut novel based on the podcast of the same name. You don’t have to be a fan or listener yet to enjoy this show! Featuring musical guest Disparition. A book signing concludes the event. Tickets and more info at nightvale.firstpersonarts.org
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VI SI T Q U I RK BO O KS.CO M to pick up tips for organizing your graphic novel collection, find out what beer pairs best with your favorite comics, and much more. Sci-fi geeks, fantasy geeks, film geeks, book geeks, craft geeks‌all are welcome!
KID ATHLETES
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DATE Saturday Nov. 14 TIME Doors at 4:30PM, Show at 5PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12. Children under 10 free. Group rates available.
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True tales from the childhoods of famous athletes including Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age 7) and Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age 12 after a thief stole his bicycle) come to life in Kid Athletes. Illustrator and Comedian Doogie Horner takes you behind the scenes of the newly released book, sharing his own stories and whimsical full-color sketches from inside the illustrator’s studio. Children under 10 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Tickets and more info at kidathletes.firstpersonarts.org Pictured: Doogie Horner. Photo credit: Steve Belkowitz
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OUTCRY! OPENING RECEPTION
THROUGH DECEMBER 27, 2015
Christopher Knowles: In A Word Becky Suss
Josephine Pryde: lapses in Thinking By the person I Am Free. For All.
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DATE Thursday, Nov. 12 TIME 6:30PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House TICKETS FREE Join us for the opening reception of Outcry!, a powerful new exhibition curated by the African American Museum in Philadelphia. This politically charged exhibit features artists’ responses to the reported deaths of African American men, women, and children by police. Meet the artists at the opening reception, and hear how each has harnessed their individual creativity to foster conversation, and social accountability. Reception includes wine and cheese. This exhibit runs: Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 15.
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CREATING YOUR OWN SOLO SHOW
INNOVATION. CREATIVITY. RUTGERS DISTINCTION. At Rutgers University–Camden, undergraduate and graduate students collaborate closely with globally respected faculty authors, artists, and performers. Our outstanding programs embrace an interdisciplinary approach as the key to fostering the highest levels of creativity and innovation.
Our graduates have successful careers in the arts, publishing, education, media, and business. They include Gregory Pardlo, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry; Robert Pulcini, screenwriter and director of the films “American Splendor” and “The Nanny Diaries”; and Chinelo Okparanta, author of the novel Under the Udala Trees.
Learn more about expanding your creative horizons and professional opportunities in the heart of the Delaware Valley, including our distinctive MFA program with a concentration in memoir and creative nonfiction.
MFA in Creative Writing mfa.camden.rutgers.edu English (bachelor’s and master’s programs) english.camden.rutgers.edu Digital Studies digitalstudies.camden.rutgers.edu Fine Arts finearts.camden.rutgers.edu
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DATE Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 7, 8, 14, and 15 TIME 10AM-2PM each day LOCATION First Weekend: Plays & Players Theatre Second Weekend: African American Museum in Philadelphia
INSTRUCTOR Ed Sobel ENROLLMENT Before Oct. 23: $225 ($14 / class hour!) After Oct. 23: $250 ($15.60 / class hour!)FPA Members: $200 ($12.50 / class hour!)
Award winning dramaturg and director Edward Sobel leads this specially customized workshop on creating and performing your own memoir-driven show. Learn to transform your narrative material into live performance by exploring the structure of a fulllength evening, and introducing theatrical techniques and stage-craft into your piece. Six selected participants will work closely with the instructor and receive highly personalized attention and feedback. Participants will be considered for future Festivals. An application is required. Learn more and apply at soloshow.firstpersonarts.org Photo credit: Erika Lee Vonie Part of the State Farm Institute: FPA Classes and Workshops.
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TRUE NORTH:
THE ART OF THE PERSONAL ESSAY
DATES Sat., Nov. 7 and Sun., Nov. 8 TIMES 11AM-3PM both days LOCATION Head House Books INSTRUCTOR August Tarrier LEVEL All Levels ENROLLMENT Before Oct. 23: $110; After Oct. 23: $125
QUIRK BOOKS PRESENTS:
THE BUSINESS OF PUBLISHING
DATE Saturday, Nov. 7 TIME 3:30PM-5PM LOCATION Head House Books INSTRUCTOR Jason Rekulak ENROLLMENT Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
FPA Members: $100
In this workshop, we’ll tap into the stories that are waiting just for you. You’ll get a solid foundation in the craft of writing personal essays and memoir as well as opportunities to access your inherent creativity and celebrate its power. By investigating the fundamental tenets of constructing an authentic self on the page, this workshop will help you to deepen your connection to your material, craft memorable and original prose, and discover your own voice.
Do you dream of becoming a published author, but aren’t quite sure how to get there? Quirk Books Publisher and Editor Jason Rekulak presents tips and suggestions for getting your work published in today’s competitive marketplace. From polishing your manuscript, to writing a query letter, to finding the right market for your book, Rekulak will draw on 20 years experience as an editor to help you advance your work from page to print.
Enroll at truenorth.firstpersonarts.org
Tickets and more info at publishing.firstpersonarts.org
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Part of the State Farm Institute: FPA Classes and Workshops.
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BRAIN-FRIENDLY PRESENTATIONS:
STORYTELLING FOR BUSINESS
DATE Saturday, Nov. 14 TIMES 12-4PM LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House INSTRUCTOR Marjorie Winther ENROLLMENT Before Oct. 23: $13; After Oct. 23: $15 FPA Members: $12
Are you hiding behind your PowerPoint or stepping into your power? Is your audience engaged or are their brains on screen saver? Business presentations are notoriously boring, artificial, mind numbing, and ineffective. But yours doesn’t have to be! Season 8 FPA Grand Slam Winner and Training Manager Marjorie Winther guides you through storytelling prompts and exercises that are sure to enhance your board presentation, website, consultation, or sales pitch. Whether you’re a high level executive or a dedicated volunteer, this workshop will give you the skills you need to become the presenter that people remember.
SEX, DEATH, AND MEMOIR
DATES Sat., Nov. 14 and Sun., Nov. 15 TIMES 11AM-3PM both days LOCATION Head House Books INSTRUCTOR August Tarrier LEVEL Advanced ENROLLMENT B efore Oct. 23: $110; After Oct. 23: $125 FPA Members: $100
Why is it so hard to write compelling, authentic scenes about some of our most primal experiences? Writers sometimes sidestep such themes as sex and death by falling back on euphemism, cliché, or formula. In this workshop we’ll focus on how to write in the face of taboo, and create bold, genuine narrative around such “risky” topics. Enroll at sexdeathmemoir@firstpersonarts.org Photo credit: JJ Tiziou.
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STANDUP STORYTELLING:
FROM CRAFT TO PERFORMANCE
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA 701 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3680 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
CHRIST CHURCH NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 20 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
HEAD HOUSE BOOKS 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
PLAYS & PLAYERS THEATRE 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
WARMDADDY’S Riverview Plaza, 1400 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19147
WORLD CAFE LIVE 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
DATES Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday Nov. 15 TIMES 11AM-3PM both days LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House INSTRUCTOR Elna Baker ENROLLMENT Before Oct. 23: $135; After Oct. 23: $150 FPA Members: $120
Join Elna Baker of This American Life and The Moth, and author of The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance, as she teaches you how to craft and perform a dynamic short story for the stage. In this two-part workshop, you’ll cover story structure, raising the stakes, and the challenge of ending a story in a way that makes the audience care. Fine-tune your live performance skills including pacing, breath, physicality, and creating moments of resonance. Come prepared with one story that you want to develop for performance.
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More information and enroll at standupstorytelling.firstpersonarts.org.
BEING THERE
We know there is nothing more important than being there when it matters most. That’s why State Farm is proud to support First Person Arts.
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Grand Slam tickets can be purchased in person at World Cafe Live. “Welcome to Night Vale” and “Beyond Expectations” tickets can be purchased in person at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. For all other shows, tickets can be purchased at the appropriate venue starting 2 hours before showtime.
GROUPS
10% discounts are available for groups of 10 or more! Email Vince Karlen at vkarlen@firstpersonarts.org to reserve your block of tickets. All sales are final. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges. All tickets are e-tickets and will be emailed to you. For non-FPA members, there is an added processing fee per ticket/enrollment for all events and workshops paid for with credit card. Late seating is not guaranteed.
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SPECIAL THANKS
MEET FPA
FESTIVAL PRESENTING SPONSOR
STAFF VICKI SOLOT, Founder JAMIE J. BRUNSON, Executive Director DAN GASIEWSKI, Managing Director BECCA JENNINGS, Marketing and Communications Manager
FESTIVAL SPONSORS City of Philadelphia DBHIDS, City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture & The Creative Economy, Harmelin Media, PECO, Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners. Leeway Foundation, KPMG, Janney Montgomery Scott, Quirk Books, and State Farm Insurance.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM PARTNERS African American Museum in Philadelphia, Quirk Books, Passero’s Coffee, Annenberg Center Live, Christ Church, Art Sanctuary, Commonplace Books, Harper Collins Publishers, World Cafe Live, and Head House Books.
FPA PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT Asplundh Foundation, AmazonSmile Foundation, Barra Foundation, City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and disAbility Services, Clayman Family Foundation, Harmelin Media, Independence Foundation, Janney Montgomery Scott, Leo Model Foundation, Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, Lomax Family Foundation, O’Connell & Company, Passeros Coffee, PECO, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, PNC Arts Alive, Quirk Books, Samuel S. Fels Fund, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, State Farm Foundation, Sheila Fortune Foundation, Beau Monde, Dolfinger-McMahon, Lumpkin Family Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, and Philadelphia Foundation.
MEDIA SPONSORS iHeart Media, Philly Gay News, WHYY, WURD, and Brownstone Media.
THANKS Bill Adair, Patricia Wilson Aden, Jim Caiola, Jen Cleary, Jean Canfield, James Claiborne, Nicole De Jackmo, Richard Dewyngaert, Heather N. Drucker, Hannah Eshleman, Dr. Arthur C. Evans, Bergan Foley, Donna Frisby-Greenwood, Valerie Gay, Kitty Hailey, Joanne Harmelin, Patty Jackson, Ty’rel Jones, Beverly Lomax, Claire Lomax, Hugh McStravick, Bill Mills III, Allen Model, Michael Norris, Romona Riscoe Benson, David Salama, Barbara Sheehan, Vicki Solot, Tiffany Tavarez, Dr. Maquita Williams, Tim Wilson, FPA members, FPA storytellers, and our dedicated team of volunteers.
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SONIA SANCHEZ, Festival Artistic Advisor MICHELE T. SCHINA AND BETH KUREK, TMS II LLC Accounting Services GEORGE O’CONNELL AND DENISE SELGRATH, O’Connell & Company LLC Certified Public Accountants LAURIE ROSARD, Sponsorship Consultant MEGAN GRIMM ATWOOD, Individual Giving Coordinator MEGHAN DUFFY NEWMAN, Grant Writer VINCE KARLEN, Sales RACHEL DUKEMAN, R&R CREATIVE LLC, Marketing Consultant DR. NEIL BARDHAN, StorySlam Stage Manager and Festival Volunteer Coordinator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUSAN G. LOWE, CPA, Board Chair/Treasurer KRISTINA M. PARKER, CPA, Past Chair TOM GARRITY, Vice Chair SARA McCORMICK Esq., Secretary
BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS PETER BLOOMFIELD, Marketing & Programming Committee JAMIE J. BRUNSON, Board Governance Committee MICHAEL KUTNER, Strategic Planning Committee SUMIT SETHI, Fundraising Committee
BOARD MEMBERS LORAINE BALLARD MORRILL SOK BE YVETTE ANGELIQUE HYATER-ADAMS ROSALYN McPHERSON
STEVE RED KENNETH ROBERTS KAREN SHAKOSKE JOHN TIGH
COMMITTEE MEMBERS MIA ARONSON, Finance Committee ARIANNA FREEMAN, Board Governance Committee MARY JO SALAZAAR, Finance Committee JAY WAHL, Program & Marketing Committee
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