Story Story Night

FAiL big-time as a featured storyteller in June: deadline extended!

What do all those great quotes say? “Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” (John Wooden) “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” (Henry Ford) “Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.” (Charlie Chaplin)

Pffffffffffffffftttttttt. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Because in that hot-faced moment of shame — when you realize that your best (or haphazardly) laid plans have flopped and fallen flat — screw those guys. Humiliation and painful realizations are never easy. But they are funny. And so human. And face it, a big FAiL makes for a great story. You know you have one.

Redeem yourself, and find a reason it all happened in the first place, by recounting the FAiL again on stage. So enter NOW to be a featured storyteller for June 25’s FAiL: Stories of Mistakes and Misfires. The deadline for entry has been extended to Friday, June 8. Super easy, all you need to do is email your story to story@storystorynight.com. Learn all about the big benefits and details behind being a featured storyteller.

Seriously, the featured experience is so amazing. You’ll see that all those great quotes have real truth in them after all. 

When you find yourself doubting if you can do it, just ask Ms. Teen USA South Carolina (wait, don’t ask her…anything). Or gain wisdom from these misguided marriage proposals. Or just soak up the unwitting wonder of this foreign fail/masterpiece at American pop culture.

We'll see you on stage.

Story Story Night Serves Up “FULL PLATE” Nov. 28

(BOISE, ID) The Monday after Thanksgiving, Story Story Night dishes up "FULL PLATE: Stories of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew" on November 28, 2011 at the Rose Room, the new, larger-capacity venue for the popular live storytelling program. The Rose Room is located at 718 W. Idaho Street in downtown Boise. 

Admission is $5. Advance tickets and a limited edition all season pass are now on sale at the Story Story Store. Tickets and passes can also be purchased the night of when doors open at 6 pm. The show begins at 7 pm. Pie Hole pizza and a full bar (with valid I.D.) will be available at the all-ages venue.

On the last Monday of every month, Story Story Night presents true stories on a theme, told live on stage and without notes. Featured storytellers share a story on the theme, followed by an open story slam.

The featured storytellers for "FULL PLATE" are Chris Harrington, Kiley Crill, Edward (Mac) Test and Jocelyn Joundrey. Harrington hungers for a way out of a hiking trek. Crill attempts to digest the binges and purges in the life of a new grade school teacher. Test chews over the strange bounty of the Bering Sea. Joundrey gets more than a mouthful of what her mouthy grandma dishes out.

The featured storytellers become judges in the story slam after an intermission with live music. Names are drawn from a hat, and the chosen few have 5 minutes to tell a true story on the theme. The winner receives a prize package from Boise Guest House and Rediscovered Books.

Musician Dan Costello performs, and Jessica Holmes hosts the night.

“In light of the over-stuffed theme and the stand-out story submissions that filled out plate this month, we’ve asked four storytellers to sit at the featured table, so to speak,” says Jessica Holmes, Story Story Night artistic and marketing director. “So dig in to our next show. You’ll get more than you bargained for. Come to dish, or just eat it up.”

At the event, local vendors will showcase and sell handcrafted merchandise, including Bricolage, Intentions Perfumery and other artisans. Story Story Night will also sell one-of-a-kind merchandise, designed and produced by Bricolage.

The new Story Story afterparty at Red Feather Lounge will continue in November with exclusive treats and themed cocktail toasts on the restaurant’s mezzanine, reserved for “FULL PLATE” ticket-holders after the show.

Story Story Studio “TO THE STAGE” Nov. 21

The Story Story Studio continues on Nov. 21 with TO THE STAGE, the session that focuses on the stand up and deliver aspect of the three-part and open-to-everyone workshop offered by Story Story Night. Taught by Jessica Holmes, the Studio starts at 7pm at Cole Marr Coffeehouse in BoDo at 404 S. 8th Street, downstairs level. The Studio is free but fueled by donations. Attendees should bring a pen and paper.

Story Story Night Announces Winter Themes,

Issues Open Call for Featured Storytellers

Story Story Night announces the themes for the live storytelling program’s winter 2011/2012 series. December 26 is HAPPINESS: Stories of the Pursuit. January 30 is REDEMPTION: Stories of the Comeback. February 27 is BREAK-UP: Stories of the End of the Affair.

Story Story Night issues an open call for featured storytellers for any theme in the winter series. Featured storytellers receive free entry, 2 additional tickets for guests, a $25 gift certificate to Red Feather Lounge, a theme-based trophy designed by Bricolage, Story Story Night merchandise and other gifts and honors. To enter, email your story to story@storystorynight.com by the first Monday of the month.

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Story Story Night is a monthly live storytelling program presented in part by The Boise State Story Initiative, broadcast partner Boise State Public Radio, venue partner The Rose Room and design partner Neighborhood All-Stars. A new Story Story Night podcast airs every Monday. Listen in or subscribe to the podcast on Boise State Public Radio or iTunes. Stay tuned in at www.storystorynight.com. 

 

"REBELLION" TONiGHT, PODCAST EXCLUSIVE TEASER

TONiGHT, Story Story Night confronts the theme of REBELLION: Stories of You Say You Want a Revolution. The live storytelling show starts at 7pm at The Linen Building, located at 1402 W. Grove St. in downtown Boise's Linen District. 

Priority seating tickets -- now available in advance 2 weeks before each show at Brown Paper Tickets -- have sold out. Doors open to priority seating ticket holders at 6pm. No advance ticket? No worries. General admission tickets are available first-come, first-served, as usual, at the door at 6:30pm.

Tickets remain only $5. Pie Hole pizza and a full bar (with 21+ ID) are available. Story Story Night also introduces one-of-a-kind merchandise from new partner Bricolage in March.

With featured storytellers Whitney Rearick, Brenda Adams and Awot Haile, followed by an open story slam, tonight's show will ignite the rebellious spirit in us all. See you at the revolution.

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ON THE PODCAST today, we present guest storyteller Kelly Lynae Robinson, who first appeared on stage with our musician Dan Costello as a featured storyteller duo for ON THE ROAD in July 2010. LISTEN at radio.BoiseState.edu or on iTunes. Subscribe free.

Kelly's storied past with Story Story Night goes back to our first event, BUSTED, in April 2010, when her name was drawn
from the hat at our first ever story slam. Her tale was REBELLION to the core, so we asked her to share it again here, at length. Today, hear Kelly Lynae Robinson experience a revolution of her soul after rebelling against deep-rooted religious dogma.

Stay tuned in afterwards to hear an exclusive preview of a rebellion song, "In the Garden," from her upcoming album.

'LIVING WITHOUT' TONiGHT!

Tonight! November 29 at 7pm, Story Story Night presents LIVING WITHOUT: Stories of Letting Go. Hear featured storytellers Nick Schossow, Julie Peach and Klaudia Saric tell a story on the theme, followed by a story slam.

Musician Dan Costello performs. The event starts at The Linen Building at 7pm (doors at 6:30).Tickets are $5 at the door. The Linen Building is an all-ages venue with a full bar available (valid ID required), located at 1402 Grove St. in downtown Boise’s Linen District.  

More on tonight's show»

Podcast Exclusive Teaser Story:
Today on the podcast: an exclusive story to preview tonight's theme. Jessica Holmes, Story Story Night host, marketing director and co-founder (one of 4), shares the sensory experiences of a shy American teenager living without speech in a Russian winter. Listen here»

Call for Featured Storytellers:
Ready to take your turn on stage? Submit to become a featured storyteller for our December 27th show, GOING HOME: Stories of Returning by Dec. 6. Learn more here»

We'll see you tonight! Thanks for coming.

STORY EVENT TODAY, CALL FOR FEATURED STORYTELLERS

We just held WHITE LIES on Monday, but if you crave more story in your life, today’s your lucky day. Our founding partner, The Story Initiative at Boise State University, is proud to present Walter Kim, author of Up in the Air, Lost in Meritocracy and Thumbsucker, at the Boise Public Library TODAY at 3:30pm. Mr. Kim is swinging through Boise on his way to the Hemingway Symposium this weekend at the Community Library in Ketchum. Kim’s novel Up in the Air became the Academy Award nominated film starring George Clooney.

We are also seeking Featured Storytellers for SPOOKED: Stories of the Uncanny. If you have a story about a scare, please email a summary to storystorynight@live.com. We want to hear from a wide range of people in our community. Selections are judged anonymously by our wonderful new Story Story Committee. Submit now, and may the best stories win. Learn more.

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