Story League Contest 4: "The Movies: How a Film Affected My Life"

Busboys and Poets, U Street Area

Submitted by Andrea on July 17, 2009 - 11:27pm

Venue Address: 

2021 14th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

United States

Phone: (202) 387-POET (7638)

See map: Google Maps

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/about_14th.php

$100 CASH PRIZE FOR BEST STORY

HOST: SM Shrake (Story League leader, The Moth slam winner)

JUDGES include:

Tray Chaney (Actor, HBO's The Wire)

John Hanshaw (Director, Washington Film Institute)

NOTE: Videos will be shot this time, and the Judges' and Audience Favorite will be published on our YouTube site!

RULES: Our expert judges will consider all story submissions before the contest begins and decide which 9 they most wish to hear. Tellers have a maximum 7 minutes to tell a true story on the theme "The Movies: How a Film Affected My Life." At 6 minutes you will receive a signal that you only have 1 minute left. No notes may be used onstage. The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will receive $100 cash as a prize. The audience will also select its favorite! Submit your 100-word story synopsis here: http://www.storyleague.org/submit-your-story/ or fill out a card at the show.

Tickets $10 by Pre-Sale ONLY: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/222840

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/171185582986117/

About Story League:
Since March 2011, Story League has presented sold-out shows all around D.C. It was founded by story writer/performer SM Shrake (The Moth slam winner, This American Life, Mortified) along with the author (Up for Renewal) and journalist (Washington Post, Washingtonian, DC Magazine, Washington City Paper) Cathy Alter. Story League was born of the desire for a more collaborative storytelling experience, in which the participants all help one another hone their craft leading up to a show. Story League is inclusive: We have proudly brought in talent from New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore to join our local performers, building bridges between the cities. The group often meets socially for mixers (open to all), and anyone is welcome to try out for the curated shows (such as "Story League Stands Up"). Plus, every other 3rd Wednesday of the month Story League holds a Story Contest in partnership with Busboys and Poets, where the public can come try their hand at telling a 7-minute story onstage for a chance to win a $100 cash prize. Visit www.storyleague.org for photos, a link to our videos, a comprehensive East Coast events calendar, and more!