We all could use some HOPE!
Join us for our friendly competitive storytelling event on the theme of hope. Be prepared to share your true, original five-minute story--or just come to enjoy listening!
Event Description
This open-mic storytelling event promises to be fun and inspiring for storytellers and audience members alike. Participants prepare a five-minute true story about themselves around the theme of hope: What have you achieved by not giving up? When has someone helped you to see what's possible? When have you looked for hope but struggled to keep going? When did you get what you hoped for and wished that you hadn't? How have you inspired someone to pursue something better? Funny, sad, moving, life-changing--share your best take on hope in your life.
The event honors Bill Skiff, the founder of the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club, a retired longtime educator and consummate storyteller. Bill will be attending the event and will share a short personal story of his own.
Be a part of this community gathering!
Sign up for a chance to tell your story--up to 10 stories will be shared--or simply enjoy listening.
$20 ticket includes refreshments.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. - Storytelling begins at 5:00 p.m.
Help fellow Vermonters stay warm this winter
The inaugural Bill Skiff Story Slam is a fundraising event for the Williston-Richmond Rotary Club charities. Profits will support home heating fuel assistance for neighbors in need.
How It Works
Storytelling Tips and Tricks, Dos and Don'ts
The Moth, NPR's competitive storytelling program, serves as inspiration for the Bill Skiff Story Slam. We strongly encourage those who plan to tell stories at our event to review the tips, tricks, dos and don'ts offered by The Moth here: https://themoth.org/share-your-story/storytelling-tips-tricks.
Additional tips for telling a successful, engaging story include
IMPORTANT: Please be respectful and civil. Please don't express racism, homophobia, misogyny or engage in hate speech.