Stories From The Stage

A Chance Encounter with Bigfoot | Valery Killscrow-Copeland's Story

Valery Killscrow-Copeland (Oglala Lakota) takes us on a hike...that’s interrupted by Bigfoot!

Peace Begets Peace | Praveen Sahay's Story

Praveen Sahay shares what he learned about humanity and connection on a peace mission in Mozambique.

What Do We Want? Climate Education! | Sara Karp's Story

Climate organizer Sara chases bold advocacy goals, realizing change begins at the kitchen table. 

The DREAMers Act | Tereza Lee's Story

Tereza speaks up about her undocumented status.

Succeeding Meant Losing an Election | Omar Mohuddin's Story

Omar’s underdog mayoral race captures the essence of youthful idealism.

Vote for Eric! | Eric Brooke's Story

Eric becomes a viable candidate when another drops out.

My Fellow Americans? | Donna Washington's Story

Donna discovers herself a foreigner in her own country.

The Zeal for Voting Never Stops | M.J. Kang's Story

M.J. jumps into action when trouble strikes at her polling station.

Me and My Neighbor vs. a Bat | ChaChanna Simon's Story

ChaChanna Simpson summons the courage to reclaim her home from a bat.

Checking In to a Haunted Hotel | Zach Lennon-Simon's Story

Zach Lennon-Simon’s stay in a haunted hotel forces him to confront his greatest fear.

Life by Ouija Board | Rachael Conroy's Story

Rachael Conroy is haunted by a Ouija board prediction.

A Night Straight from a Stephen King Novel | Paul Geoghegan's Story

Paul Geoghegan survives a night when reason falls away and instinct takes over.

Renovating a Haunted House | Joni Dibrell's Story

Joni Dibrell confronts chilling encounters that challenge everything she believes about death and what lies beyond.

Searching for My Friend's Grave | Heidi Johnson's Story

Heidi Johnson is transformed by a profound connection that transcends loss.

Fighting to Fit In | Charlie Perry's Story

Charlie, who has light skin and hair, works to be accepted by fellow tribe members.

Hope, Love, and Family in the Sky | Kyle Mitchell's Story

Kyle shares the love and wisdom he received on the Navajo reservation.

A Protest to Resist Indigenous Removal | Kevin Abourezk's Story

Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land.

A Circular Ceremony for a Memory-Keeper | Rebekka Schlichting's Story

Rebekka honors the keeper of the connection between her people and culture.

Discovery of Myself and My Nipmuc People | Larry Spotted Crow Mann's Story

Larry reconnects with his roots by channeling his grandfather's strength.

A Lesson in Femininity | Cheryl Grau's Story

Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence.