The Back Page 15 Kearney Sq.Lowell

$5.00 admission

 massmouth member storyteller and actress Obehi Janice will be hosting this first ever story slam in Lowell.

"Where I'm From" is the theme for this first story slam in  Lowell , exploring the unique complexity of our individual and collective narratives.

special guest Jessica Wilson

Jessica  has been telling stories since she could talk – since then no one has been able to make her stop. She worked in community media and came to a zen place teaching others how to tell their stories with technology.

What is a story slam ? Based on a poetry slam format and similar to American Idol, a story slam is a contest of words by known and undiscovered talent.  story slammers will sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute short story on the evening's theme

6:30pm buy tickets online at www.massmouth.eventbrite.com

On April 11, 2012 all the finalists will gather at Coolidge Corner Theater main theater to compete for a week in a medeival townhouse in Tuscany and other prizes. 

"Because have a life, you have a story. Bring it!"

http://massmouth.ning.com/forum/topics/story-slam-rules-pr-what-is

http://massmouth.ning.com/forum/topics/way-to-be-sure-to-tell-at-a

Watch for  Semi finals in March 2012

Finals: WED APRIL 11th   the Finals will be  at Coolidge Corner Theater main theater  Brookline, 7-9PM


Grand Prize for Slam Season 2012