Telling Our Stories: A Purim Story Slam
Sunday, March 8th, 5:30-8:30 PM
Join us for dinner, dessert, wine and an evening of personal stories on Purim themes.
This fun evening is hosted by Julie and Richard Preng who will be providing the main course and welcoming us to their home. Guests will be asked to sign up to bring an appetizer or dessert. Their address will be provided in an email after you register.
Costumes are welcome but not required.
What is a Story Slam?
A Story Slam is a live story-telling event where individuals share a personal story on a particular theme. In honor of Purim, a holiday which affirms the importance of identity, the story themes are identity and belief. If you have a personal story to tell, we want to hear it! Please share a short story (3-5 minutes) about a formative experience which shaped your own identity or a time when you found yourself advocating for something in which you believe strongly, just as Esther did when she came before the King in the Purim story. Your tale could be in the form of a story, a poem or a song; it can be funny, dramatic or inspiring. What matters is that it's yours and we are excited to hear it.
If you have a story to tell and would like to be selected as one of the people to share, please email Cantor Abramson directly at [email protected] with a brief description of your idea.
A Story Slam is a live story-telling event where individuals share a personal story on a particular theme. In honor of Purim, a holiday which affirms the importance of identity, the story themes are identity and belief. If you have a personal story to tell, we want to hear it! Please share a short story (3-5 minutes) about a formative experience which shaped your own identity or a time when you found yourself advocating for something in which you believe strongly, just as Esther did when she came before the King in the Purim story. Your tale could be in the form of a story, a poem or a song; it can be funny, dramatic or inspiring. What matters is that it's yours and we are excited to hear it.
If you have a story to tell and would like to be selected as one of the people to share, please email Cantor Abramson directly at [email protected] with a brief description of your idea.
How to prepare for a Story Slam:
(Info gathered from websites including The Moth)
· Make the first sentence an intriguing or somewhat open-ended “hook”. A hook sentence is the most recommended way to start as it gives a hint of what the topic is and it keeps the audience intrigued to the end with either, mystery, drama, humor or inspiration.
· It must be true – In telling your true story - be creative, bold, surprising, humorous.
· It must tie into one of the themes in some way. - Identity and Belief
· It must have stakes – action with consequences, what is gained or lost? What is the urgency? What is the conflict? How did the trip from point A to point B change you?
· It must be your story to tell – Your involvement in the events as they unfold is essential. Share your feelings.
· It must be on time – no longer than 5 minutes. Practice saying it outloud several times as you edit it down.
· Hook us in. Make us care about you. Paint the scene. Clearly state your fears, desires, the dilemma. Make us invested in the outcome. Conclude as a different person: Triumphant? Defeated? Enlightened? Changed?
(Info gathered from websites including The Moth)
· Make the first sentence an intriguing or somewhat open-ended “hook”. A hook sentence is the most recommended way to start as it gives a hint of what the topic is and it keeps the audience intrigued to the end with either, mystery, drama, humor or inspiration.
· It must be true – In telling your true story - be creative, bold, surprising, humorous.
· It must tie into one of the themes in some way. - Identity and Belief
· It must have stakes – action with consequences, what is gained or lost? What is the urgency? What is the conflict? How did the trip from point A to point B change you?
· It must be your story to tell – Your involvement in the events as they unfold is essential. Share your feelings.
· It must be on time – no longer than 5 minutes. Practice saying it outloud several times as you edit it down.
· Hook us in. Make us care about you. Paint the scene. Clearly state your fears, desires, the dilemma. Make us invested in the outcome. Conclude as a different person: Triumphant? Defeated? Enlightened? Changed?
To register for the Purim Party, click here