'Scars' theme of ETSU Story Slam

February 21, 2020 @ JRH Brewing

JOHNSON CITY – Scars is the theme for February in “Re-Generation: A Johnson City Story Slam” series at East Tennessee State University.

This free public Story Slam is Friday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. at JRH Brewing, 458 W. Walnut St. Donations at the door are welcome.

The “Re-Generation” series of unvarnished storytelling concerts opens the door to audience members instead of paid professional tellers. These events follow the story slam concept that originated in 2001 with The Moth, a non-profit literary society from New York, and spread to cities around the country.

Storytellers in the audience may share true tales based on their interpretations of the “Scars” theme. Stories should be five minutes or less in length and should be told, not read from a manuscript.

Patrons who wish to tell a story may drop their names into a bowl, and 10 names will be drawn at random to compete. Three novice judges selected from the audience pick the winners, and the first-place winner receives a cash prize from donations collected at the door. Individuals whose names are not drawn to compete have an opportunity to share their stories during an “open mic” session following the competition.

“Re-Generation: A Johnson City Story Slam” is sponsored by the ETSU Department of Communication and Performance and its Storytelling Program, along with the student organization ETSU TaleTellers.

This event is not suitable for children; adult themes and material are possible.

For more information, contact the ETSU Storytelling Program at 423-439-7606 orstorytel@etsu.edu, or Dr. Delanna Reed at 423-439-7601 orreeddk@etsu.edu.

Category: Storytelling

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