The award-winning storytelling series will
air its 100th episode April 25.
Stories from the Stage premiered in October 2017, and this April, the series will air its 100th episode! We're honoring this exciting milestone with a special celebration all month long, including new episodes, behind-the-scenes exclusives and storyteller features from the series’ beginnings to today, counting down to the 100th episode, One Way or Another.
Over the coming weeks, watch all new stories from storytellers from all walks of life sharing day-to-day to life-changing experiences, all with impact that will resonate long after they’ve left the stage. Meet Shweta Bhatt, who comes to terms with her own self-expression through facial hair; Erin Barker, who recounts her not-so-seamless transition through puberty during her parents’ divorce; Jeff Belanger, who climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in a last goodbye to his brother-in-law; and more.
Join us in celebrating #SFTS100 with new episodes every Monday in April at 9:30/8:30c on TV, online and on the PBS app.
Fish Out of Water
At one point in our lives, we all walk, run, or stumble into the unknown. And it can be a struggle to make sense of this world in which you don't quite belong. Shweta Bhatt discovers that changing one's appearance to fit in has its drawbacks; Jenny Herzog tries her hand at tap dancing to get over the pandemic blues; and Carol Carson, who struggled through high school, tries to find a college where she’ll fit in. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
A Perfect Match
Searching and finding the right match - whether forged, challenged, lost or kept - is not always easy. Carla Katz battles bureaucracy to bury her mother alongside her father; Andy Davis experiences a new way to relate to his identical twin; and Valerie Gagliano connects a deceased donor with someone in need of a new liver. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
First
There is a first time for everything. In many cases, firsts are game changers, becoming unforgettable lessons for life. Erin Baker navigates her first steps into puberty; Dyan deNapoli’s first encounter with a penguin takes her halfway across the globe; and Ali Abdullatif’s dad helps ease the pain of his first car accident. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
Episode 100 One Way or Another
In this milestone 100th episode, storytellers share how dealing with challenges showed them strengths they never knew they had. Brandon Kazen-Maddox bridges the gap between his deaf grandma and a police officer using American sign language; a miniature marshmallow and a severe allergic reaction turn Sara Kaminski’s family vacation upside down; and Jeff Belanger takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer research and catch a glimpse of himself. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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