“Of all the things I have done in my life, telling a story at The Monti is one of them.” - Hippo Guy, Monti shit-stirrer
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So you want to tell a story at The Monti? Fantastic! There are two ways that this can happen:
- The Monti – If you feel that you have a longer story (twelve minutes or so) you can contact Monti Director, Jeff Polish at jeff@themonti.org to discuss story ideas for our signature Monti series. There is no guarantee that you will be invited to tell a story, but this is the way to go if you want a shot at the big time!
- The Monti StorySLAM – You can try your hand at The Monti StorySLAM. Here’s how to go about doing so:
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Look at the schedule of dates and themes and pick one that works for you.
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Begin to craft a narrative that fits the theme. What makes a great story? Click here for tips.
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Practice it so that you can deliver your story without the use of notes. This is not a reading – absolutely no notes will be allowed. Practice alone, practice for your pets, practice for your friends (only ones that will let you know if your story is any good – it is a waste of time to practice for someone who won’t be honest).
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Edit Edit Edit! Make sure your story fits the 5-minute format!
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Show up to the StorySLAM and put your name in the hat. Eight names will be called. If your name is not called, then there will be another event around the corner that might fit your story. Please come back and try again! It is people like you who will drive these events!