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The Moth Radio Hour: Rites of Passage

2025/2/18
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Susan Mweni
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Jennifer Cohen: 孩子们小时候，我们经常一起看音乐剧《安妮》，我开玩笑说等他们上大学后，我可以在当地剧院演出这部剧。这成了我们家一个奇怪的玩笑。当孩子们都离家上大学后，我得知当地剧院将演出《安妮》，这让我觉得很奇怪，仿佛宇宙在暗示我应该参演。孩子们鼓励我去参加试镜，我觉得这能让我从空巢的失落中找到乐趣。试镜过程很严肃，包括表演、舞蹈和唱歌，我在舞蹈和唱歌部分都表现得很糟糕，最终决定放弃参演。尽管试镜失败，导演还是给了我两个小角色，这让我在空巢的孤独中找到了乐趣。在《安妮》的演出中，我看到了孩子们，这让我意识到所有的巧合都是为了这个美好的家庭时刻。尽管我感动得热泪盈眶，但我还是完成了演唱，这证明了你真的可以边唱边跳边哭。这次经历让我明白，即使在人生的新阶段，也要勇敢追逐自己的梦想，并享受与家人在一起的珍贵时光。

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Jennifer Cohen shares her experience of her children leaving for college and how she unexpectedly auditioned for and landed a role in the musical Annie, finding solace in the process. The musical's theme resonated with her journey and provided a surprising source of comfort and connection.
  • Jennifer's children leaving for college was a difficult transition.
  • She channeled her emotions into an unexpected audition for the musical Annie.
  • The experience provided a sense of purpose and community during a lonely time.

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In this episode, milestones and new phases of life. Achieved in a pool, on stage, and in the wilderness of Alaska. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Jennifer Cohen contends with her children leaving for college. 

Justin Hawkins finds himself a fish out of water in swim class.

Susan Mweni goes against cultural norms. 

James Dommek Jr. reconnects with his heritage and the land through moose hunting. 

Podcast # 907

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