story corps project

Mathew Edwards close friends of Hagin James seeks insight of his love of theater. why he keeps on going and what lessons has he gained from theater.

The Great Holiday Listen: Traveling Actress/Dancer

How did two twin girls from the sleepy suburbs of 1920s Kalamazoo Michigan go on to act in New York, dance in Puerto Rico, and end up on the Andy Williams Christmas Show? On January 4, 2020, Harrison Williams sat...

2018 Art Action Day – Meriam Bousselmi “I can be denied a visa, but no one can prevent the wanderings of my soul and spirit.”

In preparation for the 2018 Art Action Day, the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) of PEN America interviewed artists from all over the world to ask them about the importance of art and free movement in their lives. Meriam Bousselmi...

Interview with my aunt, a famous Bollywood actor

This interview documented the career of Ashvini Bhave, a famous Bollywood actress.

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Mike Gaglio and RubyAnn Gaglio

Mike Gaglio (47) interviews his wife, RubyAnn Gaglio (51), about her desire to be a philanthropist since she was a little girl, her work as a conservationist and master naturalist, and the lessons she learned from her grandfather.

“The Iroquois Theatre Fire” Story corps interview

Today, we talked about the significance of the Iroquois fire, and how it affected my family’s life.

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Alyssa Farmer and Wil Ennis

Friends Alyssa Farmer (46) and Wil Ennis (48) share a conversation about their friendship, how they first met, their favorite memories together, creativity, and the different art that they each do.

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Leticia Battise and Ava Ahmadbeigi

Leticia "Marcia" Battise [no age given] shares her thoughts on the current U.S. political climate, acting and trying to find community in an increasingly disconnected world with StoryCorps facilitator and new friend Ava Ahmadbeigi (26).

Jaxon Arnette Interview

Me and Hadix talked about his interests a lot. We bonded a lot over musicals.

History

Talked to my father about his life and how it’s effected me and himself.

CAS Lead Leadership Interview

I was interviewed about my experience of putting on a play for my Farsi school’s Nowruz event.

Sicilian Grandfather

This interview was about Joseph Cardinale’s childhood, and professions. He worked as a ceramics teacher, Actor, as a butcher, and was also in the navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Iowa.

Tim Monsion, actor 2019

We talked about what it’s like to grow up in a small town, be an actor, and about his experience during the Kennedy assassination.

A dream come true

Ever since she got her first part in a high school play, Bridget Wheelock wanted to be an actress. On January 5, 2020, Dylan Wheelock sat down with his mom, Bridget, to discuss her journey through life to land in...

Leeanne Chávez story.

I interviewed my really good family/ friend leeanne. I have known her for years and she’s really helped me a lot in life.