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The 2023 Story Slam theme is HOT WATER!

Hot Water

Have you ever been in need of hot water? Or run out of it?

Have you ever been in hot water?

Or maybe you’ve been in a divine hot spring, AHHHHHH.

 

Got a story?… Take it to new levels at this years’ Festival!

Story slam is held in the Schoolhouse on Saturday- July 8th from 5:30-6:30 pm.

 

You as a slammer will enter the competition by dropping your name in a hat. Twelve names will be drawn.

You’ll have five minutes to tell the tale. Time your tale well. Points are lost if you pass the five minutes.

There will be a small team of judges, some professional storytellers, some not, made up of audience members.

Judges will make decisions based on these criteria: how well the story is told; how well the story is structured; how well the story explores, connects with, and/or reveals some truth about the theme; and how well the time limit is honored.

True stories are the medium here; poetry is discouraged unless it fits the criteria and tells a story. Folktales, myths or fables are discouraged unless, again, they are worked into the teller’s true story and fit the criteria. Copyright laws apply: Don’t use someone else’s work. Audience and judges expect real life adventures.

Props—including notes—are not to be used.

The winner is the lucky recipient of an All-Festival Pass to next year’s Sierra Storytelling Festival.

 

2023 Storytelling Workshop

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Creative Spirit Workshop With Eldrena Douma

~ Friday July 7 th 1-4 pm in the Schoolhouse

In her workshop participants will construct a story that has never been told, written or read. Simple techniques and inexpensive tools/props will be provided. Using ones imagination for quick creative thinking will help develop a written story.

The goal of this training is to challenge the participants to think quickly and creatively in writing a basic story.

Eldrena Douma  a former classroom teacher turned Professional Storyteller since 1991, is an educator that travels throughout the United States sharing stories, teaching and encouraging the use of imagination, creative thinking and writing. 

Story Slam

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The Story Slam

will be back on

Saturday, July 9 at 5:30 pm in the Schoolhouse.

 This years theme is: COURAGE!

5 min. per story

The Sierra Storytelling Festival will hold the hugely popular Story Slam once more this year. It’s your chance to regale the crowd and compete in the art of storytelling for a prize, by telling your own true story that’s in accord with our Slam Theme. It’s a contest of words by talent both known and undiscovered, and anyone over age 18 can tell.

You as a slammer will enter the competition by dropping your name in a hat. Twelve names will be drawn.

You’ll have five minutes to tell the tale. Time your tale well. Points are lost if you pass the five minutes.

There will be a small team of judges, some professional storytellers, some not, made up of audience members.

Judges will make decisions based on these criteria: how well the story is told; how well the story is structured; how well the story explores, connects with, and/or reveals some truth about the theme; and how well the time limit is honored.

True stories are the medium here; poetry is discouraged unless it fits the criteria and tells a story. Folktales, myths or fables are discouraged unless, again, they are worked into the teller’s true story and fit the criteria. Copyright laws apply: Don’t use someone else’s work. Audience and judges expect real life adventures.

Props—including notes—are not to be used.

The winner is the lucky recipient of an All-Festival Pass to next year’s Sierra Storytelling Festival.

2022 Storytelling Festival!

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 Workshop with Michael D. McCarty

A Well Told Story: Historical, Personal, Folk Tales, whatever type of story you’re telling, you gots to tell it well. In this workshop you’ll find ways to tap into your story well and find the stories that you are born to tell. If you don’t know about the Story Bag you’re in for some serious fun. We will use the power of POP OPEN CARDS and a variety of other wild and crazy tidbits I use to find stories and assist others in doing so. We’re going to have a funky great time!!!

Tickets for the Workshop are sold separately HERE.

 

Friday, July 8th, 1:00-4:00 pm

 

35th Annual Storytelling Festival

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Guest Teller: Obo Martin

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Local Teller: Caleb Dardick

Saturday, Jul 9th at 9:30 am on the NEW amphitheater Stage

 Hear the stories of a writer, activist and long time San Juan Ridge resident.

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Story Slam!

This year’s theme is  COURAGE

Saturday, July 9th at 5:30 pm in the Schoolhouse

The Sierra Storytelling Festival will hold the hugely popular Story Slam once more this year. It’s your chance to regale the crowd and compete in the art of storytelling for a prize, by telling your own true story that’s in accord with our Slam Theme. It’s a contest of words by talent both known and undiscovered, and anyone over age 18 can tell.

You as a slammer will enter the competition by dropping your name in a hat. Twelve names will be drawn.

You’ll have five minutes to tell the tale. Time your tale well. Points are lost if you pass the five minutes.

There will be a small team of judges, some professional storytellers, some not, made up of audience members.

Judges will make decisions based on these criteria: how well the story is told; how well the story is structured; how well the story explores, connects with, and/or reveals some truth about the theme; and how well the time limit is honored.

True stories are the medium here; poetry is discouraged unless it fits the criteria and tells a story. Folktales, myths or fables are discouraged unless, again, they are worked into the teller’s true story and fit the criteria. Copyright laws apply: Don’t use someone else’s work. Audience and judges expect real life adventures.

Props—including notes—are not to be used.

The winner is the lucky recipient of an All-Festival Pass to next year’s Sierra Storytelling Festival.