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Caleigh, a college student at the University Massachusetts Amherst, is matched with a community volunteer, Candace, to participate in a semester long storytelling project together for Caleigh's class entitled "The Epidemic of Loneliness. After establishing a new intergenerational relationship, they...

Valerie Arriola (23) interviews her mother Susana Ortega (49) about her life growing up in the San Fernando Valley after migrating to the US when she was a baby. Susana speaks on family, education, immigration, citizenship and motherhood and the...

From the front door, I knew I was gonna love this place. Elixr is a unquiet little haven close to city hall in Philadelphia. Having coffee with Henken was a good time for reflection and looking ahead to the new...

Class: SPCH 1311.913

Sandy Tomey (57) interviews her friend Pam Wilson (61) about her writing career and process. They also discuss the importance of female friendships, a topic Pam would like to explore more in her writing.

Friends Adrienne Scott-Ellis (53) and Thomas Szalay (67) talk about their connection to education and visual storytelling. They also talk about photography, family, and historical moments.

Spouses, David Nadri (57) and Behnaz Sadr (55), share the story of how they left their homes in Iran, moved to Turkey, and later settled in the United States due to religious persecution. They also talk about their daughter, Shadi,...

Chris Brookes (73) talks with author LaMont Prospect (63) about his journey as a book writer and screenplay writer.

The participant included in the interview is Misty Dennison. Misty Dennison is 43 years old and is my mother. We discussed many topics over her past life and plans for the future.

Rob St. Clair (73) sits down with his friend and fellow writer, Stephen "Steve" Scott (79), to ask about the multitude of adventures Stephen has undertaken throughout his life. They discuss everything from baking biscuits to serving in the U.S....

Hilary Trudell (38) interviews her friend, Dean "Justin" Booth (54), about his journey from addict and troublemaker to writer, poet, and storyteller.

Christopher Nines (51) interviews his father, Larry Nines (74), about growing up, career paths, life lessons, and spirituality.

Kendra Morgan (38) shares a conversation with her father, Clark Morgan (64), about their family’s history and Civil War history. Clark also talks about his involvement in living history, in Civil War reenactments, and about his gratitude for the support...

Michael (31) talks with Charla (30) about her recently published memoir, poverty, and radical honesty.

Friends, Carol DeHart (64) and Pamela Cook (67), share a conversation that reflects on their early life, their meeting in college, the way their careers developed, and finally, their faith and spiritual beliefs.

This weaves the stories, the lives, and the future work of a librarian & a retired community nurse who met at the 2019 KC Fringe Festival.

Friends and colleagues Betty Sawyer (69) and Mama Charlotte Starks (74) reflect on the community building, education, and healing work they have dedicated their lives to. They discuss those who have influenced them, the importance of the work, and their...

Walker Staples (22) talks with his good friend Summer Hirtzel (24) about some of his memorable experiences and the moments of closeness they share as friends. Walker describes how he met Summer, a memorable travel adventure, why he is drawn...

Chris Pirigyi- Interviewer David Egan- Subject

Interview with my cousin Nicole. Allowed her to tell her story and allowed me to listen and show compassion.

I will be talking about a struggle that still have an affect on my life

Join us as we explore our history of storytelling and the various mediums that facilitate this enriching art form!

Christine shares how to find strength in our individual stories and the power of reframing negative self-talk.

A tale of the adventure two best friends, a frog and bird, took throughout the forest.

Friends Alexis Creamer (27), Chelsey Carter (33), and Brett Maricque (35) talk about their work on the Black Genome Project. They reflect on the importance of grounding science in community, creating avenues for Black folks to heal, and more deeply...