Stories From The Stage

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

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

Tereza speaks up about her undocumented status.

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

Eric becomes a viable candidate when another drops out.

Donna discovers herself a foreigner in her own country.

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

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

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

Rachael Conroy is haunted by a Ouija board prediction.

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

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

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

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

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

Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land.

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

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

Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence.

Raised in a restaurant family, Jennifer discovers her expertise lies beyond the dining room.

Ruby turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage.

Carly Ciarrocchi strives for the perfect first impression, but a mishap forces her to rethink what it means to fit in.

Rory jumps at stardom, only to realize that fame isn’t that glamorous.

Harry ditches the world of sports agents for a more compassionate calling.

After a trip to the Caribbean, Anne sails into a life of adventure.

A lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family.

Bill goes above and beyond to try and save the life of his son’s hamster.

Alta finds inner peace by swimming with a loon.

The love of two dogs enriches Lina’s life after she is left blind.

Tracey’s shih-tzu accidentally escapes and becomes a 12-pound hero.

Yunus Quddus finds an unlikely best friend in a small alley cat who helps him survive a lonely adolescence.

Through a bout of loneliness during the pandemic, Theresa Okokon searches for love and finds her furever companion.

Claritza prepares for her first job in the U.S. by reading the phone book.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities

Raúl moves from El Paso to Boston and finds his artistic voice.

Paul’s vacation from Honduras to Boston expands into a new life.

Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders.

Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting.

Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever.

Alexis Muñoz transforms from a struggling student into a guiding mentor, finding his path through education and eventually helping others.