HOWL Story Slam

Once again, we team up with Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public Radio to present the Howl Story Slam. This spirited storytelling competition is open to all participants. Storytellers take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners are invited to ACW's annual Grand Slam at the end of the year. This year's theme is  "Go Your Own Way" — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plain old getting lost.

Want to take a turn on stage? Here are some tips:

• Practice, practice, practice.
• Your story must be true and told without notes. This includes scribbles on the back of your hand.
• Your audience is brilliant and easily distracted. Jump right into the action of your story.
• Practice your story as much as possible, in the bathroom, during your morning commute, in line for coffee. By the time you arrive at The Howl Story Slam, you’ll be cool as a cucumber.
• Leave the rants and stand-up routines at home. Humor is welcome, but keep in mind that having a story with a beginning, middle, and end is more important than having a few good punchlines.
• Show up and put your name on the storyteller list. When your name is called, you’ve got five minutes to tell your tale.
• Storytellers will be judged on relevance to the theme "Go Your Own Way."
• Make sure your story has conflict and resolution, and stays within the time limit.

Again, stories must be:

• True
• Under 5 minutes
• Adhere to the night’s theme
• Told with no notes

SAMPLE

Admission is a $10 suggested donation, which will be split between ACW, NCPR and Caffe Lena.

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket.