The Uncommon Commoner

Circle Round

WBUR

Ages 4-10, Children, Storytelling, Kids & Family, Childrens' Story, Books, Stories For Kids, Kids, Storytime, Story

4.4 • 14.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Recorded live at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco, this story with roots in Europe and Asia proves that wisdom can be found in unexpected places.

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0:00.0	Hi Rebecca Shear here.
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0:27.0	The Circle Round episode you're about to hear is a very special one and we're so excited to share it with you.
0:36.5	We recorded this episode in front of a live audience of kids and grown-ups at the Cowell Theater in San Francisco, California on February 24,
0:45.9	2024.
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0:59.7	And now, on with the story. Do you know the
1:05.0	Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? A fact is a statement that is real or true. An opinion is something someone thinks or believes. In today's
1:27.0	story, one of our characters is convinced that his opinion, his belief is fact, and you'll never believe what happens as a result.
1:37.0	I'm Rebecca Sheer and welcome to Circle Round live at the Cowell Theater in San Francisco, California.
1:50.0	Today our story is called The Uncommon Commoner.
1:53.0	You'll find versions of this story from many places including Israel, Yemen, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, and Russia.
1:59.0	Joining me on stage is a trio of talented actors, Theodore Chin, Nathaniel Eaton, and Jessica Rao.
2:06.6	And providing musical accompaniment is the one and only Eric Shimelonis.
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