Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Road Northeast Albuquerque, NM, 87107 United States (map)
Theme: POINT OF VIEW
Ever had the experience of believing in something or someone, only to find out later your belief was misguided? Ever discover that what you thought was one thing, turned out to be different? Ever had beliefs you've come to question, or even reject?
Whatever that may be, we're interested in hearing your story! If so, we want to hear your story! Contact us at: info@storytellersofnewmexico.org
FORMAT: THREE FEATURED & FOUR OPEN MIC TELLERS
Welcome back to Dusty Deen, who first appeared on the DCSS stage in November 2023, along with DCSS favs, Nicholas Johnson & Katie Brewer with featured stories on the theme.
Do you have a compelling story on our theme: POINT OF VIEW? Let us know! We have four open mic slots for those who wish to tell a 5 minute personal story on this theme. Join us!
Event Flyer: Click HERE
ABOUT US: Founded in 2018, Duke City Story Slam is Albuquerque’s only story slam (a friendly storytelling competition). An accessible event including both Featured Tellers and Open Mic-ers telling true personal stories on a theme. Prizes are given for the top scoring Featured and Open Mic Tellers and through the audience raffle. All remaining tellers are awarded a certificate for two to attend a future DCSS show. Everyone is a winner at DCSS — with our gratitude.
FEATURED TELLERS are recruited ahead of time and are provided with story crafting support and a rehearsal before the slam with our professional coach, Barry Simon.
Featured tellers get 10-minutes on the mic to tell their story. Canteen Brewhouse also provides a small stipend to featured tellers.
OPEN MIC TELLERS can prep their story beforehand or spontaneously put their name in the hat for a chance to tell their 5-minute true story on that month’s theme. Open mic tellers often progress to being a featured teller at another event.
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are wide open for three volunteer judges, a time keeper and a photographer. Thanks for letting us know if you can participate — and score a free beer/drink at the slam. Let us know if you’d like to join us for one or more show! Be part of the story! Interested? Email HERE
OUR TEAM: Sarah Malone, DCSS Producer, is a founding member of our parent nonprofit, Storytellers of New Mexico, and an enthusiastic supporter of DCSS since its inception in 2018 by former Producer, Nash Jones. Many thanks to our professional coach, Barry Simon, formerly of popular Liar’s Game. We acknowledge Dianne Rossbach, STNM treasurer, for her steadfast presence at each event at the gate. A hearty welcome to Guest Emcees, Dusty Deen in September, and Marvin Cotton, who will take the stage in November- Both Dusty and Marvin are former open mic and featured storyteller with DCSS. We are thrilled to have them step in as guest emcees in September and November.
PITCH US A STORY! We are booking several months in advance - so it is never too early to pitch us a story that might just be the theme for an upcoming show. info@storytellersofnewmexico.org
Storytelling guidelines:
True Story
Your Story
No notes, props, or music
No -isms will be tolerated
Storytelling, not stand-up
Storytelling, not therapy
Stay within the time limit