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Stories from the Stage

Stories have the power to astonish us, make us laugh and cry, and open our hearts to the world. Hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, STORIES FROM THE STAGE invites storytellers from around the world to share extraordinary tales of what it means to be human. Each episode features both on-stage performances and interviews about their inspirations and craft, and the meaning behind their stories.

Glorious Food

26m 24s

Food is never just food – it’s how we show up for each other. 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. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

Episodes

  • Glorious Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Glorious Food

    S9 E5 - 26m 24s

    Food is never just food – it’s how we show up for each other. 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. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • Family Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Family Recipe

    S9 E4 - 26m 24s

    Food carries family, love, and dreams. Ruby turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage; at age 10, Kenny learns to make pizza in the heart of Little Italy; and Julian discovers how meals can hold grief, love, and memory during his mother’s battle with cancer. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FAMILY RECIPE. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • On a Journey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    On a Journey

    S9 E3 - 26m 24s

    The paths we choose to take reshape who we are. Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence; Susan seeks reinvention in Tokyo; and Sonya returns from India ready to write her own destiny. Three storytellers, three interpretations of ON A JOURNEY. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • We Remain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    We Remain

    S9 E2 - 26m 24s

    The unwavering presence of Native communities endures across generations. 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.

  • Saving the Day: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Saving the Day

    S9 E1 - 26m 24s

    When everything is on the line, who shows up to save the day? Lorenzo survives heart failure and finds a new purpose with a stranger’s heart; Michelle turns her own assault into a mission to stop a serial predator; and Mark watches his son come back from the brink, pulled by the unbreakable bond of a twin. Three storytellers, three interpretations of SAVING THE DAY, hosted by Wes Hazard.

Extras + Features

  • Maternal Instinct: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maternal Instinct

    S9 E6 - 30s

    Motherhood takes many forms, born of love, loss, and the courage to embrace the unpredictable. Joy proves that family is built through resilience as much as biology; Trish becomes both Mum and Dad after the sudden loss of her husband; and Julia finds strength in letting go after a pregnancy heartbreak. Three storytellers, three interpretations of MATERNAL INSTINCT. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.

  • Glorious Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Glorious Food

    S9 E5 - 30s

    Food is never just food – it’s how we show up for each other. 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. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • On a Journey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    On a Journey

    S9 E3 - 30s

    The paths we choose to take shape who we become. Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence and earns the trust of a student who challenges her; Susan seeks escape and reinvention in Tokyo; and Sonya returns from India ready to write her own destiny. Three storytellers, three interpretations of ON A JOURNEY. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • We Remain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    We Remain

    S9 E2 - 30s

    The unwavering presence of Native communities endures across generations. 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.

  • Family Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Family Recipe

    S9 E4 - 30s

    Food carries family, love, and dreams. Ruby turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage; at age 10, Kenny learns to make pizza in the heart of Little Italy; and Julian discovers how meals can hold grief, love, and memory during his mother’s battle with cancer. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FAMILY RECIPE. Hosted by Wes Hazard.

  • Saving the Day | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Saving the Day | Preview

    S9 E1 - 30s

    When everything is on the line, who shows up to save the day? Lorenzo survives heart failure and finds a new purpose with a stranger’s heart; Michelle turns her own assault into a mission to stop a serial predator; and Mark watches his disabled son come back from the brink, pulled by the unbreakable bond of a twin. Three storytellers, three interpretations of SAVING THE DAY, hosted by Wes Hazard.

Schedule

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    Stories from the Stage

    The Perfect Gift

    Friday
    Dec 5

    30 Minutes

    Three stories about the power of gifts, including a woman who donates a kidney to a stranger and a woman who receives a gift from her father on the night of her first high school dance.
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    Stories from the Stage

    The Perfect Gift

    Friday
    Dec 5

    30 Minutes

    Three stories about the power of gifts, including a woman who donates a kidney to a stranger and a woman who receives a gift from her father on the night of her first high school dance.
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    Stories From the Stage: TVSS: Iconic

    Stories from the Stage

    The Perfect Gift

    Friday
    Dec 5

    30 Minutes

    Three stories about the power of gifts, including a woman who donates a kidney to a stranger and a woman who receives a gift from her father on the night of her first high school dance.
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    Stories From the Stage: TVSS: Iconic

    Stories from the Stage

    The Perfect Gift

    Saturday
    Dec 6

    30 Minutes

    Three stories about the power of gifts, including a woman who donates a kidney to a stranger and a woman who receives a gift from her father on the night of her first high school dance.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Monday
    Dec 8

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Tuesday
    Dec 9

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Tuesday
    Dec 9

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Friday
    Dec 12

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Friday
    Dec 12

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
  • Image
    Stories From the Stage: TVSS: Iconic

    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Friday
    Dec 12

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Maternal Instinct

    Sunday
    Dec 14

    30 Minutes

    Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard explore the art of storytelling.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Monday
    Dec 15

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Tuesday
    Dec 16

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Tuesday
    Dec 16

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.
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    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Friday
    Dec 19

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.
  • Image
    Stories From the Stage: TVSS: Iconic

    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Friday
    Dec 19

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.
  • Image
    Stories From the Stage: TVSS: Iconic

    Stories from the Stage

    Finding Family

    Friday
    Dec 19

    30 Minutes

    A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy.

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