"Real People Real Stories: Recorded Live from the Ancram Center" presents true to life personal narratives told by local residents participating in the Ancram Center for the Arts’ community storytelling program. Stories are recorded live from the Ancram Center stage.

On today’s show: three stories recorded live from our November 22nd, 2025 installment of Real People Real Stories, Ancram Center’s community storytelling program where local residents are coached and then share true-to-life personal narratives from the Ancram Center stage.

Plus! An interview with Teaching Artist and storyteller Sarah Katan on what goes into making a story great.

A special thanks to our wonderful storytellers, Alexandra Angeloch, Diane Mattes, and Jeffrey Dreiblatt. Today’s show was recorded and engineered by Ben Seretan. Ben Seretan also composed and performs today's theme music. Real People Real Stories is created by, directed, and hosted by Paul Ricciardi.