Unexpected Gift
stories from the stage

Special events don't always turn out the way we've planned. But with a little creativity, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of hope, those wrong turns can become unexpected gifts. A surprising gift from her dad changes Mary D'Alba's first big high school dance. Carmine Sarno learns that fatherhood is a nerve-wracking yet also heart-warming undertaking. And Hadi Shavarini brings his Persian touch to an otherwise traditional celebration. Three storytellers, three interpretations of UNEXPECTED GIFT, hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Duration: 26 minutes and 40 seconds

Episode Number: 309

About Stories from the Stage:

Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience.

Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.


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Fri, Apr 3 11:30 A.M. No Place Like Home     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 3 2:30 P.M. No Place Like Home     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Apr 5 10:30 A.M. No Place Like Home     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 6 9:30 P.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 7 2:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 7 10:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 10 5:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 10 11:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 10 2:30 P.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Apr 12 3:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Apr 12 10:30 A.M. Saving The Planet     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 13 9:30 P.M. The Thing About Love     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 14 2:30 A.M. The Thing About Love     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 14 10:30 A.M. The Thing About Love     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 17 5:30 A.M. The Thing About Love     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 17 11:30 A.M. The Thing About Love     NH World (11.3)


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