2012 First Person Arts Festival Brochure

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Page 2 A Message from Jamie J.

Page 3 Become a Member

Page 4 Special Events

Page 9 Food for Thought

Page 12 Storytelling

Page 20 First Person Arts RAW

Page 26 PNC Arts Alive Story Day

Page 28 Workshops

Page 30 Get to the Festival

Page 31 Buy Your Tickets

Page 32 Special Thanks

Page 34 Schedule at a Glance

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Join as a member beFore november 1st and you will be entered to win a

viP Festival Pass! (worth $275)

all First Person arts members contributing $75 or more enJoy:

• No ticket fees

• 20% off tickets to First Person Arts events and classes*

• Access to the Members-only Grand Slam Party and other exclusive events

• Advance ticket opportunities for popular events

• Monthly E-newsletter

• Recognition as a First Person Arts supporter

• Various membership levels confer additional benefits to those listed above.

become a member at www.firstpersonarts.org/support

or by calling 267-402-2019.

*Excludes First Taste Fundraiser and StorySlams not ticketed by First Person Arts

Scene from the First Person Museum. Photo Credit: Nathan Irvin.

I took over as Executive Director of First Person Arts (FPA) in January 2012, just as the organization entered its second decade. My primary focus has been for FPA to remain relevant to the uniquely diverse Philadelphia community we serve.

FPA will continue to be relevant by being a listening organization, providing a platform where artists and non-artists alike can tell the compelling stories that must be told NOW.

To that end, when programming the Festival, we asked the arts community what was important to them through the First Person Arts RAW application process. Dozens of artists answered our call. We listened and responded with a Festival featuring the themes that they revealed in their work – themes of legacy, heritage, and family.

The following brochure showcases this unique Festival and the ways that you can become involved. Buy a ticket. Become a member. Share your story. We’re listening.

- Jamie J. Brunson, Executive Director of First Person Arts

Jamie J. Brunson. Photo Credit: Becca Jennings.

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Long-time activists and friends – poet sonia sanchez,

musician bernice Johnson reagon, and folk/blues artist toshi reagon – perform on stage together for the first time. They will lead a stirring night of conversation, music, and poetry.

All three women have committed their lives to creating social change through art. What does it mean to be a female artist involved in social action? What lessons have our mothers passed down and what can our children teach? These questions and more will be pondered and pursued through the unique voices of Sonia, Bernice, and Toshi.

For tickets, bios, videos, and more, visit sonia.firstpersonarts.org.

sPecial events

Bermice Johnson Reagon. Photo Courtesy of the Artist.

Toshi Reagon.Photo Credit: Bernie DeChant.

Conversation and song with sonia sanChez, BerniCe Johnson reagon,

and toshi reagon

date Wednesday, November 14

time 7PM - 8:30PM

location Christ Church Sanctuary

cost $35, $28 for FPA members

come. I say come, and return to the fight.

this fight for the earth

this fight for our children

this fight for our life

we need your hurricane voices

we need your sacred hands

- an excerpt from “For Sweet Honey and the Rock” by Sonia Sanchez, used with artist’s permission

Sonia Sanchez. Photo Credit: Erika Vonie.

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sPecial events

As 2012 comes to a close, Philly artists come together to reflect upon and respond to the major events of the year. The presidential election, the death of Trayvon Martin, conflict in Syria, the fight for birth control, the debate over same-sex marriage, the Olympics, the (mis)predicted end of the world, and things that haven’t even happened yet are on the table for our artist reactions.

Using poetry, storytelling, live music, dance, and more, we’ll see powerful, original works created exclusively for Philly Reacts.

Artists include poet Jamie J. brunson, spoken word poet michelle myers and author august tarrier, with more to be announced.

We want your reaction, too! Audience members will be invited to share their own responses.

For an up-to-date lineup, artist bios, and to buy tickets, visit phillyreacts.firstpersonarts.org.

Image of original artwork by Todd Marrone.

date Sunday, November 11

time 7PM - 8PM

location Christ Church Neighborhood House


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Harmelin Media Proudly supportsFirst Person Arts

and the First Person Arts Festival

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Flavors and cultures collide when internationallyacclaimed chef and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, marcus samuelsson, shares his bestselling memoir, Yes, Chef. Adopted by a Swedish family after his mother succumbed to tuberculosis in his birth country ofEthiopia, Samuelsson’s journey to the top kitchens of New York City is a unique one. Samuelsson’s diverse cultural background feeds his passion for blendingculinary traditions at his award-winning restaurants.

Savor that influence with an author reading and special Ethiopian meal. A book signing concludes the evening.

Marcus Samuelsson. Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston.

an evening with Marcus samuelssondinner, author reading, and Book signing

DATE Wednesday, November 7

Visit marcus.firstpersonarts.org for details

on the time, location, and cost of this event.

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DATE Saturday, November 10

TIME 4PM - 5:30PM

LOCATION Christ Church Neighborhood House

COST $25, $20 for FPA members

Food icon rick nichols celebrates Philadelphia’scandied history, focusing on its chocolatiers. For close to a century, Goobers, Raisinets, and Sno-Caps flowed from factories in Frankford. Wilbur made its Buds here long before the Kiss. And today new life is buzzing in the old Goldenberg Peanut Chew factory on Wyoming Street, in an Old City candy shop calledShane, and in a bean-to-bar artisan’s kitchen in ashuttered textile mill.

Come along and explore Nichols’ Candyland, its light (and dark) side, the story told with Nichols' own trademark wit and insider’s eye. Special guests include tegan hagy (LoveBar), michael holahan (PA General Store), and ryan berley (Shane Confectionery). And, of course, you’ll leave with a bag of sweets — old favorites, local heroes, and new confections from LoveBar, John & Kira’s, Lore’s, Shane’s, Eclat, and more.

Visit ricknichols.firstpersonarts.org for Rick’s bio, moreinfo about the special guests, and to buy tickets.

rick nichols Candyland

Food For thought

Rick Nichols. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Winners from First Person Arts’ monthly StorySlams will compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia.” Everyday people, some with performing experience, some who had never been on stage before their first StorySlam, try to win over the judges with their top stories, all taken from their own personal experiences. Hosted by r. eric thomas.

Visit grandslam.firstpersonarts.org for tickets.

Made possible by L’Etage/Beau Monde.

Anissa Weinraub. Photo Credit: Maria Möller

“Showcases the most hilarious, saddest, most heartfelt, weirdest, goose-bumpiest stories local folks have to offer.”

– Philadelphia City Paper on the 2010 Grand Slam.

date Thursday, November 8

time 8PM - 10PM



DATE Friday, November 16

TIME 8PM - 9:30PM

LOCATION Underground Arts at the Wolf Building


RISK! comes to the First Person Arts Festival with headliners Janeane garofalo (Ratatouille, 24, The West Wing, Reality Bites) and Kevin allison (creator of RISK!, The State). Joined by dynamic storytellers from the Philadelphia performing arts scene, they tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, all related to the theme of “Thanks.” With stories ranging from the hilarious to horrific, RISK! is an anything-goes, laugh-out-loud smorgasboard of

daring and ridiculous revelations.

Visit risk.firstpersonarts.org for an updated list of

performers, tickets, and more.

Top: Kevin Allison. Photo Credit: Gene Silvers.

Bottom: Janeane Garofalo.Courtesy of the artist.

storytelling

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Get to know the family of adam wade, storytelling’s sweetest geek. Seat yourself around the Wade family dinner table for an awkward conversation aboutAdam’s Playboy Magazine subscription. Sidle up to Adam in his mom’s bright purple car on Lovers’ Lane… with his grandmother and great-aunt in tow. Spanning a nerdy childhood, awkward adolescence, and collegiate mishaps, Adam’s new solo storytelling show reminds us of the joys and the headaches that only family can provide.

Visit adamwade.firstpersonarts.org for Adam’s bio, storytelling videos, tickets, and more. See page 28 for details about a storytelling workshop with Adam.

Adam Wade. Photo Credit: Spencer Ritenour.

storytelling

DATES Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10

TIME 9PM - 10PM



“The tales are a little sweet, a little sad, and okay, a lot of them

depict failing with girls. But underneath brims an unfaltering

self-confidence; he believes in the power of being a good egg.”

- Jane Borden, Time Out New York

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Mt. Airy559 Carpenter Lane

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Community-owned food markets open to the public.

Weavers Way Co-op’s newly renovated Mt. Airy store has a fresh new look, the largest bulk department in the city, and a brand-new Wellness and Pet Care store,

just “Across the Way.” Plus, even more of the great local and natural food you expect from Weavers Way.

Incredible Bulk

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with smith magazine

storytelling

Inspired by the book Oy! Only Six? Why Not More?

Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life, larry smith

(founder of SMITH Magazine) hosts an evening of

stories with chutzpah. From family to food to the

lessons you can only learn in Hebrew School, our

storytellers put the spotlight on Jewish religion

and culture. Each shares a six-word memoir,

followed by the backstory of the piece. Featured

storyteller: writer liz spikol.

Audience members are invited to share their

stories during the show; come with your own

six-word memoir!

For additional info, tickets, Larry’s bio, and more,

visit jewishlife.firstpersonarts.org.

Find Your Path to Possibilities.

Apply online today at www.ccp.edu.

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“Didn’t get Seinfeld ’til met in-laws.”

“I kvetch. And therefore, I am.”

“Catholic in Jewish neighborhood: double guilt.”

“Moved to Israel. Rest is history.”

DATE Sunday, November 11

TIME 5PM - 6:30PM



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Top Photo: Corey Cohen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Bottom Photo: Dave Hill. Photo Credit: Beowulf Sheehan.

DATE Friday, November 16

TIME 10PM - 11:30PM

LOCATION Underground Arts at the Wolf Building


Hear the stories behind the stand-up when comedians

dave hill, alejandro morales, hillary rea, and greg stone

join Corey Cohen for a night of comedy and storytelling.

Taking a cue from late night talk shows, Corey grills these

funny guys after each stand-up set about the real life

situations that inspired the jokes. Comedians open up in

this unscripted and unpredictable event.

Visit corey.firstpersonarts.org

for more info about the

performers, videos, and to

buy tickets.

storytelling

©2012 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

We know what art can do, how it changes perspectives, even changes lives. That’s why the PNC Foundation has doubled its commitment to the arts with PNC Arts Alive, a five-year, $5-million initiative to support the visual and performing arts in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region. From classical music and film to dance and theater, we’re committed to keeping the arts alive.

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PNC ARTS ALIVEKEEPING THE ARTS THRIVING

To learn more, go to pncartsalive.com.

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First Person Arts is at the cutting edge of new work

development through First Person arts raw.

RAW artists are emerging artists pushing the

boundaries of traditional memoir and documentary

storytelling by collaborating across disciplines or

delving deeper into their own form.

RAW offers a development process and a nurturing

creative environment with technical support,

rehearsal space, and workshop performances

leading up to each Festival premiere.

RAW is made possible thanks to individual and

foundation gifts made to the Vicki Solot Fund for

Creative Innovation and the Steven Julius

Emerging Artists Fund.

Inspired by her own life, writer amelia longo

embraces and races away from love in this witty

and insightful memoir performance piece about

her struggles with trust, truth, and expectations

in love. Ensemble members, including Barrymore-

nominated performer liz Filios (The Bearded

Ladies, Arden Theater Company), each tell different

versions of the same story through the unique

lens of Amelia’s conflicted feelings. In a world

of multiple truths, there is no one true story.

Directed by meghann williams.

Visit truestory.firstpersonarts.org for artist bios

and to buy tickets.

Original Photo by Tim Evans. Post-Production by Becca Jennings.

First Person arts raw

or vicious and Multiple and Untrue after all

“I have cultivated this mystery of my life, behind

sunglasses and headphones, polite yet brief exchanges,

and it is unraveling inch by tiny inch.”

– Amelia Longo

DATES Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10

TIME 7PM - 8PM



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DATES Thursday, November 15 and Friday, November 16

TIME 7PM - 8PM



The profound imagery of the noose becomes a portal towards understanding the African/Afro/Black experience, both its past and future. Inspired by their personal stories, memories, and dreams, six dancers explore their exposure to this country’s traumatic history of lynching and ask the question: what would it take for me to fall in love with the USA? This memoir of healing is told through intense movement, daring text, and jolting humor. Expect a dialogue-provoking night investigating heritage and home through dance.

A Flyground production. Performed by saroya corbett, lela aisha Jones, Peaches Jones, oiya lowe, maritza ogarro, and deneane richburg.

All ages are welcome for this event, but parental guidance is strongly suggested for children under the age of 18 due to mature content.

For tickets, artist bios, and more, visit portals.firstpersonarts.org.

Made possible through the Alan Lerner Social Justice Fund.

FlyGround Dancers. Photo courtesy of Lela Aisha Jones.

Yards Brewing Company is proud to support the First Person Arts Festival.

Visit yardsbrewing.com/about for our story.

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Monday–Saturday 12pm-7pm Sunday 12pm-4pm

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DATES Thursday, November 15 and Friday, November 16

TIME 7:30PM - 8:30PM

LOCATION Ortlieb’s Lounge


A man, a taxi cab, and a dream. Comedian sam dingman weaves personal tales with revealing audio recordings from

his days driving a New York City taxi. While dreaming of

finding fame and fortune as an actor, Sam actually spent

his days with toothless convicts, frozen embryos, and

murderous city buses. Along the way, he started recording

his (mis)adventures.

On stage, with a computer and a beer at his side, Sam plays

these random solo ruminations and conversations with

anonymous passengers. They accompany, interrupt, and

counter his stories, creating an intimate and imperfect

portrait of a person trying to find his way. Sam discovers

that no matter how many insane people or wild things he

encounters on the pothole-ridden streets of New York,

he may be the craziest one of all.

Find tickets and Sam’s bio at taxitapes.firstpersonarts.org.

Sam Dingman. Photo Credit: Candice Comisi.

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Pnc arts alive story day

date Saturday, November 17

time 11AM - 5PM


cost $10, $8 for FPA members (free for children

under the age of 12) Food and beverage is not included. The Story

Market is free to enter with stories priced individually.

Pnc arts alive is proud to support the first-ever

PNC Arts Alive Story Day, a fun, festive day of stories, food,

and performances for the whole family. Explore how “All

Roads Lead to Philadelphia” with a full day of programs

revealing some of the personal stories and diverse

histories, including your own, that make up our city.

PNC Arts Alive is a five-year, $5 million investment

from The PNC Foundation that supports visual and

performing arts groups with the goal of increasing

arts access and engagement.

Pasión y Arte. Photo by Cylla von Tiedeman.

throughout the day…

• Buy or barter for a true story at the First Person arts

story market

• Put together the pieces of your past at heritage workshops

• Transform your kids into storytellers with workshops

from storyuP!

• Curl up with a good story as popular First Person Arts

storytellers read from their favorite children’s storybooks

at the children’s reading nook

• Dig into delicious food from local food carts

At 2pm, watch the world premiere of we rise. An

intergenerational cast of everyday Philadelphians tell

their personal stories of overcoming obstacles and finding

their way in the city of Philadelphia. The stories are the

product of writing workshops held in partnership with the

City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.

At 4pm, dance at a Juerga, a participatory Flamenco jam

session, led by Pasión y arte, Philly’s all-female Flamenco

dance company. All levels of participation are welcome,

from diving in with the dancers to clapping the rhythm

on the sidelines.

11am Kickoff

11am - 5Pm Story Market

11:30am, 1Pm, 2Pm Readings at the Children’s Reading Nook

12:30Pm, 2Pm, 3:30Pm StoryUP! workshops

12:30Pm, 3:30Pm Heritage Workshops

2Pm We Rise

4Pm Juerga

Schedule is subject to change. Visit storyday.firstpersonarts.org for an up-to-date schedule, artist bios, and to purchase tickets.

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DATES Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11

TIME both days 12PM - 3PM

LOCATION Meet at Christ Church Neighborhood House


Back by popular demand, the Humanizing History tour combines the personal with the historical. Discover the “human history” of Philadelphia when christ church’s experts lead you through their rarely seen underground archives. Tour 300 linear feet of historical records dating back to 1695 and take an exclusive visit high up into the steeple. Catch an extraordinary glimpse into the legacy of our city and get to know the people keeping it alive.

A release form is required for steeple entry and will becompleted at the start of the tour.

humanizing history

introduction to storytellingwith adam wade


TIME 11AM - 2PM



In this workshop, learn the basic elements of Slamstorytelling from New York’s adam wade, a record18-time Moth StorySlam winner and two-time Moth Grand Slam champion. Using a master class format, where each student has the opportunity to share astory and receive feedback from Adam, you will discover how to take a crowd by surprise and make them care, how to be sincere and vulnerable on stage, and how tocommunicate the real meaning behind your experience.


TIME 2PM - 4PM



University of Pennsylvania Creative Writing Professor Kathryn “Kitsi” watterson empowers you to claim and communicate your own stories in this writing workshop. Discover how your unique perspective influences the way you envision and choose to share your ideas and experiences. With a special focus on “writing in the moment,” she will coach you on letting your imagination flow into creating visual details and scenes that come to life on the page and make them accessible to your readers.

Mind, Body, and soul: Memoir writing workshop for women with sonia sanchez

DATE Sunday, November 11

TIME 2PM - 5PM

LOCATION Private residence. Address will be made

available upon enrollment.


Application required. Eight participants will be selected by a committee. Deadline to apply is October 24. Selected participants will be notified on October 31. To apply, visit soniaworkshop.firstpersonarts.org. Payment will be required upon acceptance into the workshop.

Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate, sonia sanchez, leads a holistic exploration of health, happiness, and the written word. The food we eat, the art we practice, and the relationships we create all feed into our overall sense of well being. Using the memoir form, you will use this approach to improve your writing and tap into your creative spirit. All levels of skills and experience welcome to apply.

Space is limited. Advance enrollment highly encouraged for all workshops.

owning your story a Penn lPs/Mla workshop

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Online: festival.firstpersonarts.org. Click the “Buy Your Tickets” button for information on all shows or find unique web addresses on each show's page in the brochure.

By Phone: 267-402-2055

In Person: At Christ Church Neighborhood House from November 8-17, starting two hours before all performances.

All sales are final. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges. Late seating is not guaranteed. There is an added $2 charge per ticket/enrollment for all events and workshops paid for with credit card.

Other Festival Venues• Ortlieb’s Lounge, 847 N. 3rd Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19123

• Underground Arts at The Wolf Building,

340 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19108

For directions to Festival

venues and parking

information, visit

festival.firstpersonarts.org

or scan this QR code:

Story Lovers Package: Go to The Adam WadeFamily Hour, Six Words on the Jewish Life, and ComedyConfessions with Corey Cohen for $40 (Save $11)

Foodie Package: Attend both Food for Thought eventsfor $105 (Save $14)

RAW Package: See all three FPA RAW performances for $40 (Save $11)

RISK! Package: See both RISK! and Comedy Confessions with Corey Cohen for $35 (Save $9)

Festival VIP Pass: See all performances for $275 (Save $69)

SAve uP to 20% When PuRchASing A FeStivAl ticket PAckAge

click the "ticket Packages" button on the Festival webpage to purchase packages detailed below.

Festival Hub: christ church neighborhood house, 20 n. american street, Philadelphia, Pa 19106

(Near 2nd and Market Streets)

Note: Christ Church Neighborhood House is the

building behind Christ Church. Enter through the

large glass doors.

FPA members still get the best prices and never pay ticket fees. Become a member at

firstpersonarts.org/support.

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Presenting Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania Master of Liberal Arts Program

Festival Sponsors

Al Dia, The Alan Lerner Social Justice Fund, Christ Church

Neighborhood House, Harmelin Media, L'Etage/Beau Monde,

Lomax Family Foundation, The North Highland Company,

The Omni Hotel at Independence Park, PECO, Philadelphia City

Paper, PNC Arts Alive, Red Tettemer + Partners, Yards Brewing

Company, Yelp.

Foundation and Government Supporters

Asplundh Foundation, Barra Foundation, Drumcliff Foundation,

Honickman Foundation, Leo Model Foundation, Lindback

Foundation, Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, Pennsylvania

Humanities Council, Pew Center for Arts and Heritage through

the Philadelphia Theater Initiative and the Philadelphia

Cultural Management Initiative, Philadelphia Cultural Fund,

Philadelphia Foundation, Samuel S. Fels Fund, Steven Julius

Emerging Artists Fund (headed by Kay Unger Pitman, Max

Pitman and Sam Pitman), The Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter,

III Family Foundation, William Penn Foundation.

Thank You

Achieving Independence, African American Museum in

Philadelphia, American Philosophical Society, Olivia Antsis,

Mia Aronson, Art Sanctuary, Elizabeth Asplundh, Roberta

Berg, Jim Caiola, City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program,

Drs. William H. and Camille O. Cosby, Corey Fields, the Free

Library of Philadelphia, Victoria Fulton, Chris Gage, Tom and

Janet Garrity, Jane Golden, Jeff Gordon, Greater Philadelphia

Cultural Alliance, Joanne Harmelin, Phillip Horn, Stephanie

Horvath, Albert Lassar (deceased), Melanie Lassiter, Dr. Molly

Layton, Y. Kevin Lee, Kate Linton, the Lomax Family, Greg

Martin, J. William Mills, III, Alan Model, Alex Muller, Becca

Newman, Chris Pastore, Jane Pepper, Philadelphia Museum

of Art, Ariel Plotnik, Andrew and Leslie Price, Leslie Rayser,

Stephen C. Red, David Salama, Sonia Sanchez, Sarah Sanford,

Jared Scott, Vicki and Evan Solot, R. Eric Thomas, Tree House

Books, Darren Wagner, Tom Warner, WURD Radio, Wyck House,

First Person Arts members, First Person Arts storytellers, and

our dedicated team of volunteers.

Board of Directors

Kristina M. ParkerBoard Chair

Priscilla RosenwaldPast Board Chair

Karen ShakoskeVice Chair

Susan G. LoweTreasurer

Tom GarritySecretary

Vicki SolotFounder

Mia Aronson

Peter Bloomfield

Jamie J. Brunson

Linda Dubin Garfield

Yvette Hyater-Adams

Don Kligerman

Michael Kutner

Eileen Anita Mijlin

Stephen C. Red

Kenneth Roberts

LeeAnn Shiveley

Staff

Jamie J. BrunsonExecutive Director

Dan GasiewskiManaging Director

Nancy MartinoDirector of Development

Liz GreenProgramming Coordinator

Karina KacalaMarketing Manager

Becca JenningsMarketing Assistant

Committee Members

Program & Marketing Committee

Elijah Dornstreich, Sara

McCormick, and Jay Wahl

Friends Committee

Megan Grimm Atwood, Amanda

Chudnow, Alyssa Goodin, Kelly

Murphy, Cara Schmidt, Lansie

Sylvia, Anneliese Van Arsdale

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an evening with marcus samuelsson | p9

grand slam | p128PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

intro to storytelling | p2811AM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

humanizing history | p2812PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

owning your story | p292PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

ricK nichols’ candyland | p114PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the true story | p217PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the adam wade Family hour | p159PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the true story | p217PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the adam wade Family hour | p15 9PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

humanizing history | p2812PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

mind, body, and soul | p292PM at private residence

six words on Jewish liFe | p175PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

Philly reacts | p77PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

conversation and song | p47PM at Christ Church Sanctuary

native Portals oF lynching and love | p237PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the taxi taPes | p257:30PM at Ortlieb’s Lounge

risK! | p138PM at Underground Arts at the Wolf Building

comedy conFessions with corey cohen | p1910PM at Underground Arts at the Wolf Building

native Portals oF lynching and love | p237PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

the taxi taPes | p257:30PM at Ortlieb’s Lounge

Pnc arts alive story day | p26-27 11AM-5PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House

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2012 First Person Arts Festival Brochure