Do you love a good story?
The Delco Story Slam returns to Burlap and Bean on Wednesday, February 27, and theme for the night is “Open Wound.” The Delco Story Slam is a monthly storytelling event where anyone can get on stage and tell a story based on the theme of the night. No notes, no props, no music. Just the storyteller and a mic. The winner of each month’s Story Slam is invited to return for the Grand Slam in November, where the winners will go head-to-head for the title of Best Storyteller of Delco! Advance tickets for the February event can be ordered here.
You might be asking, what type of stories fit under the theme “Open Wound?”
Stories could be about physical wounds or emotional wounds. Injuries and healing. Scars and mental toughness. Perhaps this Valentines’ Day revealed an open wound in your past? Maybe you broke a leg playing basketball in high school or your first boyfriend left you scarred, and only time healed your wound. Did you fall off a cliff while skiing? Or maybe you fell in love with a married man? Perhaps you were working to adopt a child that you’d fallen in love with and the adoption was abruptly halted. The death of a loved one often leaves wounds, especially if certain things had gone unsaid, or your last remembrance was of an argument or disagreement.
That may sound dark, but storytellers often also weave stories with both humor and sadness. Delco Story Slam themes are meant to be broad enough so that YOU have a story to tell. Remember, stories should be under five minutes in length, and no notes, music, or props are to be used. Read the official rules here.
What are these stories like? Here’s a short, very funny story that was told at the West Chester Story Slam by Karen Randall. The theme of this story slam was Warning Signs.
Burlap and Bean is an amazing coffeehouse with an excellent array of food, coffee and lattes. In addition, you can BYO! Tickets for the event can be purchased directly from Burlap and Bean here.
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