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Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist.

For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.

Stories From The Stage

Because some stories deserve another listen—thank you for being part of the community that makes that possible. David Dean Bottrell discovers his passion after stealing the school play's spotlight; Andrea Kamen’s bright menorah cuts through the darkness of anti-semitism; and Joe Charnitski tries to break a nightmare-before-Christmas bad luck streak.

Holiday Spirit (Encore)

Celeste turns a pandemic kitchen into a family cook-off; Sarah, adopted from Korea, builds a legacy of love across generations; and Amy, fighting to feed her daughter through cancer treatment, finds hope in a box of Kix and a pink My Little Pony. Three storytellers, three interpretations of GLORIOUS FOOD.

Glorious Food

Enjoy this encore listen—and thank you for being part of our storytelling community. Lani Peterson’s cooking mistake becomes a family secret; Melanée Addison faces the ultimate test of adulthood with the Thanksgiving turkey; Heather Rodman honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; and Matthew Dicks gathers his courage to stand up to his girlfriend’s tough-as-nails dad at Thanksgiving dinner.

Giving Thanks (Encore)

Ruby Chan turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage; at age 10, Kenny Palazzolo learns to make pizza in the heart of Little Italy; and Julian Plovnick discovers how meals can hold grief, love, and memory during his mother’s battle with cancer.

Family Recipe

Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence and earns the trust of a student who challenges her; Susan seeks escape in Tokyo; Sonya returns from India to write her own destiny.

On a Journey

After years of pain and addiction, Larry finds healing in the drum his grandfather entrusted to him; Rebekka honors her late aunt with a final, heartfelt walk; Kevin joins fellow activists in protest of a development threatening sacred land, planting seeds of advocacy. Three storytellers, three interpretations of WE REMAIN.

We Remain

Lorenzo Beronilla survives heart failure and finds new purpose with a stranger’s heart; Michelle Linn turns her own assault into a mission to stop a serial predator; and Mark Chauppetta watches his son come back from the brink, pulled by the unbreakable bond of a twin.

Saving the Day

Some journeys take us across the world; others take us deeper into who we really are. Kim is embraced by the homeland she once tried to forget; John has avoided dancing his entire life...until a family cruise; and Robin travels to China, hoping to find a slip of paper left with her adopted daughter as a baby.

On the Road Again

Martha surprises her boyfriend at a French puppetry festival; Aida grapples with the weight of protecting her ailing father from the heartbreak of loss; and Jezrie shares her quest for belonging through a college sorority.

What I Did for Love

When life falls apart, Annie learns that being the rock doesn’t mean carrying everything alone; Tae’s trumpet dreams collide with the budget, teaching him that love sometimes sounds like compromise; and Shweta confronts beauty standards, reclaiming her reflection.

Being Asian

Swapna juggles dreams of becoming both a doctor and a mother; Omar steps into the chaos of the Waukesha tragedy and discovers a beacon of unity; and from the cold confines of his cell, Jabir confronts the prison's rules to have one last conversation with his mother. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at https://worldchannel.org/donate/stories/

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