Aaron Calafato
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Aaron Calafato (born April 18, 1983) is an American storyteller, solo performer, and podcast host. He is best known for creating the podcast ''7 Minute Stories'' and for his one-man show ''For Profit'', which critiques the for-profit college industry in the United States.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Calafato was born in Berea, Ohio. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 2005 with a degree in communications and theatre.
Career
[edit]In 2012, Calafato premiered For Profit, a solo theatrical performance inspired by his work as an admissions counselor at a for-profit college. The show explores the ethical tensions within the for-profit education industry and has been cited in national media coverage.[1]
According to The Plain Dealer, the play follows a character named "Aaron," an advisor who enters the field with optimism but becomes disillusioned by systemic practices targeting at-risk students.[2]
The play garnered national attention and was featured on NBC affiliate WKYC, where Calafato described the industry’s practices as targeting students from low-income backgrounds due to their eligibility for federal subsidies.[3]
The Akron Beacon Journal also noted that the play was a vehicle for public discussion, quoting Calafato as asking, “Can we find a way to work together to fundamentally change the way we fund education?”[4]
In 2018, Calafato launched 7 Minute Stories, a weekly podcast featuring autobiographical and extemporaneous short-form narratives. The show has been noted for its personal tone and accessibility, with episodes exploring themes of memory, family, and cultural identity.[5]
The podcast has led to collaborative projects with national organizations, including Glassdoor.
Personal life
[edit]Calafato resides in Medina, Ohio, where he continues to produce podcast and storytelling content.
References
[edit]- ^ The morality of a for-profit college, in one act – The Chronicle of Higher Education
- ^ Art imitates life and debt in play about for-profit school – The Plain Dealer
- ^ Investigator: For-profit colleges under fire – WKYC Channel 3 (NBC affiliate)
- ^ One-man play highlights perils of college debt – Akron Beacon Journal
- ^ Renowned podcast host Aaron Calafato inspired by Medina nostalgia – The Chronicle-Telegram