Pearls of Wisdom
Learn more about the Pearls of Wisdom, our troupe of older adult storytellers who gather to craft and share their personal stories.
Program Type: Arts & Culture In the Community
Age Group: Adults 60+
Frequency: Recurring
Program Access: At DOROT (Manhattan) Out in the Community
Bring the Pearls to Your Community
The Pearls perform in person across New York City and across the country via Zoom.
Contact us to learn more at lastingimpressions@dorotusa.org.
Share Your Story
If you’re interested in joining the Pearls of Wisdom, auditions take place every fall.
Contact us to learn more at lastingimpressions@dorotusa.org
About the Pearls of Wisdom
The Pearls of Wisdom are an audition-based group of older-adult storytellers who perform for and engage with communities in person throughout New York City, and virtually throughout the country.
The Pearls promote intergenerational conversation and encourage audiences to share their own personal stories and experiences. Whether performing solo or in pairs, the Pearls bring the art and impact of storytelling to community spaces, such as older adult centers, libraries, schools, and other neighborhood and cultural institutions.
Each performance is designed with the specific venue and audience in mind (the Pearls work with kindergarteners to centenarians!), with program themes selected in collaboration with the partnering organization. Special performances can also be arranged to mark the observance of particular holidays—such as Black History Month and Women’s History Month—and other dates of significance throughout the year.
The Story of a pearl
When I listen to your story, I learn about you, and I find out we have something in common.