Storytelling Competition in Huntington Beach
May 01, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact: Kate Hoffman 714 374-1658
Storytelling Competition in Huntington Beach
On Thursday, May 7th, Huntington Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller competition offers a cash prize of $50. The friendly competition gives locals an opportunity to share a personal story that can be said or read in six minutes. This event has been well received in Long Beach and now producer Mariana Williams is betting it will catch on in Huntington Beach as well.
Seven storytellers are selected from the story ideas that have been pre-submitted. This is to insure a wide range of topics and a balance of comedy, poignancy, etc. There will also be a chance for an audience member to get up and tell his or her story on the night of the show. Audience members will vote by secret ballot and the teller with the most votes wins a $50 prize.
The story can be on any subject as long as it’s true and happened to the person telling it. Producer Mariana Williams explains, “Coming-of-age tales, OMG moments, and conquering fear are a few examples of tales told. Shakespeare said, ‘Tragedy plus time equals comedy,’ and it’s a fact, often a hideous situation is viewed later as hilarious.”
We encourage actors, artists, surfers and teachers to dig deep and come up with something that will surprise, delight or even be cringe-worthy. Huntington Beach has an eclectic community of interesting people and the Art Center is interested in bringing them out Thursday, May 7th from 7-9 p.m.
Although the storytelling art form is as old as time, thanks to NPR programming, storytelling shows have gained national interest. Live Story Slams are popping up in New York, Los Angeles and most other major cities. Turning away from the digital world for a couple hours is a welcome change, many are discovering.
Tickets are at available at the door for $6; as well as on line at Brown Paper Tickets.com (type in the event name.)
Huntington Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller, Thursday, May 7th, 7-9 p.m. Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. $6. Tickets at the door; also avail. at Brown Paper Tickets.com. (Type in event.) Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA For more info:marianawilliams.net and artcenterstaff@surfcity-hb.org, 714 374-1650.
Press contact: Kate Hoffman 714 374-1658
Storytelling Competition in Huntington Beach
On Thursday, May 7th, Huntington Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller competition offers a cash prize of $50. The friendly competition gives locals an opportunity to share a personal story that can be said or read in six minutes. This event has been well received in Long Beach and now producer Mariana Williams is betting it will catch on in Huntington Beach as well.
Seven storytellers are selected from the story ideas that have been pre-submitted. This is to insure a wide range of topics and a balance of comedy, poignancy, etc. There will also be a chance for an audience member to get up and tell his or her story on the night of the show. Audience members will vote by secret ballot and the teller with the most votes wins a $50 prize.
The story can be on any subject as long as it’s true and happened to the person telling it. Producer Mariana Williams explains, “Coming-of-age tales, OMG moments, and conquering fear are a few examples of tales told. Shakespeare said, ‘Tragedy plus time equals comedy,’ and it’s a fact, often a hideous situation is viewed later as hilarious.”
We encourage actors, artists, surfers and teachers to dig deep and come up with something that will surprise, delight or even be cringe-worthy. Huntington Beach has an eclectic community of interesting people and the Art Center is interested in bringing them out Thursday, May 7th from 7-9 p.m.
Although the storytelling art form is as old as time, thanks to NPR programming, storytelling shows have gained national interest. Live Story Slams are popping up in New York, Los Angeles and most other major cities. Turning away from the digital world for a couple hours is a welcome change, many are discovering.
Tickets are at available at the door for $6; as well as on line at Brown Paper Tickets.com (type in the event name.)
Huntington Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller, Thursday, May 7th, 7-9 p.m. Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. $6. Tickets at the door; also avail. at Brown Paper Tickets.com. (Type in event.) Huntington Beach Art Center is located at 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA For more info:marianawilliams.net and artcenterstaff@surfcity-hb.org, 714 374-1650.
