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!