Story Slam
MP3April 4, 2017
Alison Hagan of the MS Society is back to tell us about a personal passion, The Edmonton Story Slam. We learn how it all started, the talented participants, prize money and Paul & Chris have a slam of their own.
- The Moth really helped to popularize the idea of story slams.
- The Edmonton Story Slam was started by Alison’s sister Susan with the help of Alison and friends.
- You’ve got to follow the Rules when you attend a slam.
- The Mercury Room hosts the Story Slam.
- Gail de Vos.
- The Storytelling Festival.
- Matthew MacKenzie is a past winner of the Story Slam and a playwright.
- The Story Slam often partners with other organizations in the area like the public library.
- The Edmonton Story Slam is a non-profit organization ran by volunteers. The Arts Council, on spec and LitFest also provide support and partnerships from time to time.
- Alison tells us about Laura Lynn Johnston’s success at Story Slam.
- Laura Lynn heads up the team of the Edmonton chapter of Creative Mornings.
- Other regular storytellers, Shariq Wani, Nick Zon, Liam Shaw, Omar Mouallem, Kelsey Beier, Alyssa Hudson and many more can be found on the Past Winners page.
- Interview with Lea Thau, formerly with The Moth.
- Paul slams Chris with his story.
- Alison reminds us to check out MS Bike & MS Walk.
- The Edmonton Story Slam is every third Wednesday of the month at The Mercury Room.
Thanks to Alison Hagan for judging our own little story slam and sharing her time! Please follow @yegstoryslam on twitter or Facebook and go out and see one! To talk to us, head over to Facebook, Twitter or Patreon.