WYO PLAY to present “Close Call” story slam

WYO PLAY knows that good story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether the story takes you on an adventure or illustrates the internal conflict of a well-drawn character, a good storyteller knows that it is important for the audience to understand what is at stake.

WYO PLAY is inviting the community to Story Slam at 6:30 p.m. on May 13, in the Lotus Cafe at the Wyoming Performing Arts and Education Center. 

Story Slam is an open-mic style short storytelling competition. Storytellers bring a 5-minute original story on the theme of CLOSE CALL and sign up to compete and win cash prizes. There will be a panel of judges to score the stories. And WYO PLAY advises that participants take caution not to go over the 5 minute time limit.

Storytellers are encouraged to get creative when thinking about the theme CLOSE CALL. Ever had a moment where your heart skipped a beat and your life flashed before your eyes—only to realize you made it out just in time? CLOSE CALL is all about those edge-of-your-seat experiences that could have gone very differently. Whether it was a narrowly avoided disaster, a last-minute twist of fate, or a risky move that almost went sideways, WYO PLAY wants to hear your stories of brushes with danger, chance, or unexpected luck. THis is an opportunity to share the times you walked the tightrope and lived to tell the tale.

Organizers are alerting the public there is only enough time for 10 storytellers – the first 10 to sign up will be included in the lineup. Storytellers can arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to sign up. 

Audience members can come anytime to grab a seat and settle in for the 6:30 p.m. show time. No tickets are required to attend, but organizers recommend storytellers and the audience bring $5 to donate to the pot for the winners at the end of the evening.