Story Slam
We know the NCHC community is FILLED with stories, and now it's your turn to take the stage and tell us yours.
On Friday night at NCHC18 in Boston, we'll gather for the first ever NCHC Story Slam and celebrate the great storytellers among us! Inspired by The Moth, this event will bring selected NCHC'ers up on the main stage to compete for a special prize and, more importantly, bragging rights as the first-ever NCHC Slam winner.
Your Time to Shine
Story Submissions will open August 3... so take the summer and practice your delivery! You can find excellent tips for honing your skills on The Moth's website. Here are the NCHC Rules you need to know:
- Stories must be on theme: “Teaching & Learning in Honors” (e.g. classroom disasters; student hijinks; powerful learning moments; professors gone wild; inspirational honors moments; honors abroad; stressing about honors; honors parents; the dog ate my paper; etc.).
- Stories must be true (nonfiction), and your story to tell.
- No notes or props allowed, stories must be told and not read.
- Discrimination, bullying or harassment of any type are not allowed.
- Be sure to stay within the specified time allowed (minimum of 4, maximum of 5 minutes).
Selected submissions will be notified in late September, and will deliver their story to the conference audience on Friday night. Slammers will also meet with our emcee, author and storyteller Andre Dubus III, during the NCHC18 Conference for a practice session to rehearse their story.
What Makes a Good Story?
Come with a strong beginning, middle and end.
Your voice and body are your instruments; presentation is important.
Impress your audience with your unique observations and words.
Paint a clear scene along the way and draw your audience into your story.
Practice, practice and practice some more. Know your story well.
Most importantly, have fun and enjoy yourself!
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Stories accepted through Sept. 7, 2018
To submit, complete the form below or at this link