“Broke” and Glass and Robert Drake
We’ve confirmed Robert Drake, yes THE Robert Drake, to host the first 2009 StorySlam with the timely theme “Broke.” As a special treat, this one-hour slam on January 24th is totally FREE and kicks off at 6:30pm in the Commonwealth Plaza area of the Kimmel Center, ending at 7:30pm right before Ira Glass goes on stage. And while we can’t say for sure that Mr. Glass will be in the audience, it’s pretty clear he likes true stories just as much as the next guy, and, well, arguably quite a bit more.
So, if you’ve got any money left at all, you can leave it at home or give it to Ira Glass. All we want is your true-stories about being broke; this StorySlam is FREE. Comedian Louis CK’s got some profane thoughts on the matter that might help spur your creativity:
Details:
1st StorySlam of 2009
Theme: Broke
Host: Robert Drake
Location: Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St.
Date: 1/24/2009
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
The regularly scheduled slams return to L’etage on January 27th with one of our favorite hosts, Victor Fiorillo, and the theme “Bad Idea.” The cost is $8, but you can pick up a six-pack of slam tickets for $40 right here.
Can you remind me how to sign up to tell a story? When? Where? Will I need to stand in line overnight to get in?
Good questions Amy! There’s plenty of space in the Commonwealth Plaza, so I can’t imagine there would be a line. We’ll have a clearly marked table for sign-ups when people come in the doors. I’d get there early–say around 6:15 or so–if you want to make sure you have plenty of time to get your name in and get situated. We’ve only got an hour, so we want to start at 6:30 on the dot!
The drill at L’Etage on Tuesday the 27th is the same, of course. Look forward to seeing you on stage soon!
Andrew
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First Person Arts StorySlam
Date: Tuesday, February 14
Time: Doors at 7:30pm
Slam starts at 8:30pm
Where: World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.,
Philadelphia, PA
Theme: The Ex Files
Writing Workshop:
True North - Crafting
the First Person Voice
Date: Thursdays, February 23 - March 29
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: First Person Arts offices
1 S. Broad St., 17th Floor
Led by: August Tarrier
First Person Arts StorySlam
Date: Tuesday, February 28
Time: Doors at 7:30pm,
Slam starts at 8:30pm
Where: L'Etage
6th and Bainbridge Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Theme: Social Network
We Love Vicki Slam
Date: Wednesday, February 29
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Where: L'Etage
6th and Bainbridge Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Price: $50
Proceeds go to support the
new Vicki Solot Fund for
Creative Innovation.
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501 (c) (3) organization registered with
the State of Pennsylvania. It relies on the
generous support of individuals,
foundations, corporations, and government
agencies to fulfill its mission.