February’s Slam: What is Fiction Romance?
A few friends have noted a contradiction between the Story Slam rules and our next theme of “Fiction Romance,” so I thought I’d explain. The stories told at the Story Slam rules are still to be “true as you remember it,” otherwise known as “creative non-fiction.” I believe most, if not all of us, have … Read more
West Chester Story Slam Podcast is Now Out!
Our Podcast for the January Slam is now available on iTunes. Check out three stories about Resolutions. Storytellers this month include: Joanne Rafferty, Josh Cole and Lea Bellis. You can subscribe to the podcast to receive all out monthly updates. If you already listen to the podcast, please leave a review.
Roshun Pai wins the “Resolutions” Story Slam – Videos Are Out!
Roshun Pai won the January Story Slam with his story about attending a friend’s wedding in Mexico only to end up in jail. Roshun was one of eleven storytellers to take the stage tonight telling stories of “resolutions.” Thanks to all the storytellers and everyone who packed the house at Victory Brewing Company tonight to … Read more
Our Slam is Tuesday, Jan 10th at Victory Brewing! 8pm!
Resolutions is the theme of our first story slam of the 2012 season, which is being held at Victory Brewing Company! We hope you take the opportunity to come out and watch – and maybe resolve to climb on-stage and tell a story yourself! Most months, about half of our stories are told by first-timers, … Read more
West Chester Story Slam Announces New Venue for 2012 Season
Over the past few months, our story slam has grown tremendously. At our last slam in November, I was excited but also concerned about the amount of story slam fans we squeezed into the space. I felt bad that some of our storytellers and friends had to listen from the hallway, and I felt worse … Read more
Eli Silberman wins the Grand Slam!
Eli Silberman narrowed out a field of great storytellers to win the 2011 Grand Slam tonight. Eli told a triptych of short stories on memories that have been triggered recently during his everyday life. These memories ranged the gamut: his son telling a brilliant joke in grade school, horse riding with Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and … Read more
Grand Slam Podcast is Out!
The West Chester Story Slam Podcast – Grand Slam Edition – is not out! This podcast features three stories from the November Grand Slam, including Eli Silberman’s winning story! Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss updates.
Books by WC Story Slam Participants
Sixteen short stories from local Chester County authors, several of whom have told stories at the West Chester Story Slam! The collection includes stories by these slam participants: Jim Breslin, Peter Cunniffe, Jake Michael, Wayne Anthony Conaway and Eli Silberman. Also included is: Virginia Beards, Robb Cadigan, Michael Dolan, Ronald D. Giles, Terry Heyman, Joan … Read more
May Slam Won! June’s Theme is Foreign Soil!
Robert Williams won the May Slam with his hilarious story of taking a girlfriend to a cabin in the woods for a romantic night and having to confront a posse of bears. Robert is a master storyteller. He was the Grand Slam Champion last year and we were thrilled he took the stage again! We … Read more
