South Shore Story Slam

Share your story, or participate by listening in at the South Shore Story Slam on Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., at The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell.  The theme for the evening’s storytelling is “Siblings and Roommates”, all submissions are welcome. The event is hosted by Andrea Lovett, sponsored by Karen Mullaney, CPA, and U.S. Wealth Management.  For those wishing to create or polish their five-minute story, a free workshop is being offered at the James on Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. Space is limited for this workshop, so please register in advance by calling (781) 659-7100.

Have a five-minute story about siblings and roommates? Love them? Hate them? Always wanted one? Share your true story in front of our audience. Submit your name to tell your story; ten lucky names will be drawn to share their stories and prizes will be awarded. Everyone has a story. What’s yours?

Story Slams bring stories and people together. Storytellers share funny, emotional and sometimes heartbreaking tales, woven on the model of the popular Moth Radio Hour or NPR’s adored program This American Life.  The audience and spoken word create a connection, tapping the power and intimacy that only storytelling in front of a live audience can bring. Modeled after poetry slams, story slams invite participants of all skill levels to share true stories in five minutes or less.  Storytelling candidates register upon entry to the Story Slam, and ten participating storytellers will be chosen at random to share stories on the theme of “siblings and roommates”. Audience members will vote on their favorite story and prizes will be awarded to the top three.  Everyone has a story, what’s yours?

Renowned storyteller Andrea Lovett appears as host and emcee.  Lovett has been performing and teaching storytelling professionally since 1992. From the moment she begins to speak, her audiences are caught up in the magic of story.  She has appeared widely at worldwide locations including First Night Boston, Disney World, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, and Royal Crescent Park in Bath, England.  She has taught storytelling workshops/residencies at Tufts University, Lesley College, and at schools and festivals across the country.

Tickets for listeners and storytellers are $20 general admission, and $10 for students. A cash bar is available.

The James Library & Center for the Arts is open from Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 5 pm, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 5 pm, and on Saturday from 10 to 2 pm. For more information about the James’ programs and events, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.