WHAT’S A STORY SLAM?
A story slam is a live storytelling competition similar to poetry slams. Storytellers have 5 minutes each to tell a TRUE personal story based on a PROMPT chosen for the event without the use of notes. The Moth, a non-profit literary society from New York City is famous for developing this platform. Check out their podcast.
AUGUST PROMPT
“As you go the way of life, you will see a great chasm.
Jump. It is not as wide as you think.” ~ Native American Saying
HOW IT WORKS
Every story slam event has a HOST and a PROMPT.
Audience members can prepare a story and enter their name in a hat or decide to sit back and listen.
Ten people’s names are picked from the hat by an audience member. (If you don’t get picked, be sure to come back the next month!!)
Judges are picked from the audience and given
guidelines to follow. The audience also gets to pick their favorite who will go on to the finals.
At the end of the evening the winner of the slam is announced based on who has the highest score. They will then have a place in the quarterly story slam. They will also receive a prize valued at $50.00.
STORY SLAM RULES
Five minute stories are perfect. No longer.
No notes. You won’t need them. It’s your story. Speak from your heart and Invest in what you say.
Know your beginning, middle and end. This will keep you on track. Content is important.
Be sure to connect the story to the prompt.
and use inflection. Be aware of rhythm.
Please no ranting or preaching.
Most of all remember to breathe,enjoy the opportunity to be heard. Most of all have fun!!
OUR WHY
We believe there’s nothing more powerful than being in the present moment with one another, our minds and hearts open, actively listening and sharing the stories we carry. We believe in the healing power of story.
“SIDE NOTE: Last year on August 11th I was having open heart surgery at Mayo Clinic to replace my thoracic ascending aorta and aortic valve. On August 9th my Kickstarter to illuminate BABS’LAB ended successfully raising close to 13k to help support my vision to create a story sharing space for training and performances. I have much to be grateful for and look forward to celebrating life with all of YOU.”
~Babs xxoxo
Friday, August 17th.
Doors Open 7:30 pm I Show: 8:30 pm
Admission: $10.00 Tickets