The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling. It puts a dual emphasis on content and performance, encouraging storytellers to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. It is an exercise in crafting stories within a set time limit – and it is great entertainment! Story slammers will tell a 5-minute short story based on the evening’s theme: Haunted Encounters.   Criteria for judging:   The story has an arc: a beginning, a point of change, and a resolution. Presentation of the story. Time (no longer than five minutes, but no shorter than four minutes). Connection to the theme.   Please remember, the story must be true. The story must be yours, and you may not use props, notes, phone or a written script.   If you know that you would like to tell a story, you can let us know by noon on October 12. Contact Marc Clopton at [email protected]. If you are not yet sure, you will have the opportunity to sign up during the event. Storytellers and all audience members need to purchase a ticket.