OUR FIRST VIRTUAL STORY SLAM !!!!!!!!!!

BABS’LAB in partnership with YELLOW HOUSE presents the MARCH STORY SLAM on Friday, 3/27.
THEME: The ART of MOTHERING
Our theme not only honors Woman’s History Month but also reflects our partnership with YELLOW HOUSE and their exhibit ‘Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood’ inspired by the lived experiences of writer, curator, community builder, wife, and mother Shawana Brooks. Please join us for an immersive story sharing evening you will not want to miss.

HOW IT WILL WORK
• Purchase a ticket.
• Receive a URL addresss that will link you to the event.
You can watch or tell a story if you have a webcam, computer, or a smart phone.
• Find a comfy artful spot to sit back in and relax.
TICKET: $12.00 barbaracolaciello.com/register/march-storyslam2020
WHEN: Friday, March 27
TIME FRAME
7:15PM The evening will start at the Yellow House to view their exhibit that speaks to the theme of mothering.
8PM We will then "move" to BABS'LAB to hear stories weaved with music and art. And of course, get to VOTE for your favorite story of the night.
WHERE: Webinar Platform.

IF you already purchased tickets for March you will receive the URL the day of the event!

WHAT'S A STORY SLAM? A story slam is a live storytelling friendly competition similar to poetry slams. Storytellers have 5 minutes each to tell a TRUE personal story based on a THEME chosen for the event without the use of notes.
HOW IT WORKS
•Every story slam event has a HOST and a THEME.
•Audience members can prepare a story and enter their name in a hat or decide to sit back and listen.
• Ten storytellers sign up the day of the slam. Each will have 5 minutes with a 2 minute grace period to share.
•At the end of the evening the audience votes for their favorite storyteller who will go on to the finals. They will also receive a prize valued at $25.00.
• Each month there will be a new winner. Winners from the slams will have the opportunity to come back and share an 8 minute story at our Grand Slam. The Grand Slam Winner is the Critics Choice picked by three invited judges. The Audience picks their Fave too.
STORY SLAM RULES
•Five minute stories are required. If you go over there will be a 2 minute grace period. It would be a shame if we didn’t hear the ending.
•Tell us a story that has a conflict with a resolution or lesson.
•No ranting, or sermonizing.
•No notes. You won’t need them. It’s your story. Speak from your heart and Invest in what you say.
•No props. Just you.