Welcome to the Glengarrian Story Slam!
Story Slam is a live storytelling competition happening monthly at the Glengarrian Pub in Cornwall! Come be part of the audience—or take the mic yourself—on Monday, May 12 at 7:30 PM.
- Storytellers Register: 7:00 – 7:30 PM (No late entries)
- Stories Start: 7:30 PM sharp
What Happens at Story Slam?
Got a tale to tell or a yarn to spin? Share your original story in front of a supportive crowd. Up to 10 storytellers compete for glory, prizes, and bragging rights—all stories must relate to the monthly theme.
This Month’s Theme:
"Firsts"
Story Slam Rules
Stories must be:
- Original and true
- 5 minutes max (with 30 sec grace)
- No notes, no props, no music
- No poetry, rants, or hate speech—just a story!
Know your first and last lines, and bring a printed copy just in case. Names are drawn at random from the sign-up list.
Prizes
- 1st Place: $25 Glen Gift Card
- 2nd Place: $15 241 Pizza Gift Card
- Secret Word Prize: For the first story that includes a secret word
- Line of the Night: Awarded for the best one-liner
Judging Criteria
Judges rate each story from 1 to 10 based on:
- Relevance to the theme
- Structure (beginning, middle, end)
- Delivery and presence
- Time management (yellow at 3:30, red at 4:30, disqualified at 6:00)
Most importantly: have fun and be real!