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WHERE STORIES ARE TOLD • MORAL DILEMMAS UNFOLD • JUDGEMENTS ARE BOLD!

Snippets of Epic Storytellers at the Conundrum Chronicles

Please join us at our next Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam April 14, 7:00 pm (The Marsh Theater– 1062 Valencia Street). Throw your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true, 5-minute story, about you, or be the judge… or kick back and enjoy the transformational power of live storytelling!

April’s Theme: “Loopholes!”  We’ve all found them– those cracks in the rules, the fine print that nobody read, the technicality that changed everything. There are loopholes in the law, in relationships, and unwritten agreements… Maybe you found a loophole and slipped right through, or maybe someone used one against you. Let us know about how a loophole unleashed feelings of triumph, guilt, or rage…

Our Featured Storyteller, David Rodriguez, lives in Oakland California where he is the Education Director for St. Vincent’s Day Home, the nation’s oldest non-profit childcare center. He told his first story on stage in an attempt to impress his date. They are now married, though whether or not she was impressed continues to be litigated. He is also a two-time Moth GrandSlam Champion.

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How it Works

The Conundrum Chronicles uses a StorySlam format that challenges storytellers to share a  five-minute story about a moral dilemma they have confronted. (First time storytellers are especially welcome). Audience members are then invited to discuss, and score each story based on the elements of the stories, giving meaningful feedback to the storytellers.

Guidelines:

  • Seven storytellers are drawn from a hat on the night of the performance. There will also be a featured storyteller
  • All stories must be true, about you, and connected to the theme.
  • No notes are allowed.
  • Stories must be respectful of individuals, avoiding disparagement based on culture, class, race, sex, religion, language, gender identity, sexual preference, age, and ability/disability.
  • Stories should be five minutes long (with a one minute grade period).
  • After each story is told, audience members will have the opportunity to discuss the qualities of the stories with their friends and elbow partners.
  • Audience members will then score storytellers using a Google Survey based on:
    • Authenticity
    • Engagement
    • Stakes/Tension
    • Heart-touching
    • Reflection/Resolution

Through this unique scoring system, not only will the winning story be determined, but storytellers will receive real-time feedback on the impact of their narratives. Celebrate the power of storytelling to entertain, inspire reflection, and empathy.

Each year, the winning storyteller from each month will be invited to participate in THE STORYTELLING SUMMIT OF THE CONUNDRUM CHRONICLES! The top four storytellers will be invited to participate in the Marsh Performance Initiative, enjoying the venue and tools to refine their voice in telling their own unique story. Storytellers will be given access to development from teachers, directors and collaborators, culminating in 15-minute performances at the Marsh Theater.

 

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