The Holiday Story Shuffle Saturday, December 12th, 7:00 PM

Come along and celebrate one year of The Story Shuffle with our Holiday Edition, and YOU could be one of our featured tellers. We have a limited number of Guaranteed Storyteller tickets available. Each ticket holder may tell an 8- to 10-minute story; no name-in-the-hat needed.

PLUS we will celebrate the Season with some festive food - a few appetizers from England and America - and if you fancy bringing a plate of your favorite snack, that would be lovely too.

The show will also feature our Open Mic segment. Throw your name in the hat to tell a 5-minute story or a 1-minute story in our Story Sprint lightning round. Your story can be ANY GENRE! A true, personal story, a tall tale, a braided tale, a myth, a folktale, a fractured fairy tale, etc. No theme; sign up at the door. Regardless of the genre, your story should follow a narrative format (beginning, middle, end) and be told without notes—no reading!

Come out to a cozy, comfortable venue that is just right for an evening of great tales. Food and beverages are available at The Bistro, located at the Marriott. Plenty of free parking.

Online ticket sales end at 5:00 pm on the day of the show. Tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

For those still a bit puzzled, here is more information on what we mean by different genres and the types of stories you may hear or tell at The Story Shuffle.

Personal story. This type of story is told at shows like The Moth. It is a true narrative about something that happened to YOU. It is not a rant, or comedy stand-up routine.

Folk or Fairy Tale: A fictional story, originating from oral tradition and passed down through generations, often without a single author, featuring universal themes like overcoming challenges, teaching moral lessons, and reflecting cultural values.

Braided Story: a storytelling technique that weaves together two or more separate storylines, perspectives, or topics to create a single, cohesive work.

Fractured Fairy Tale. A fractured fairy tale is a traditional one that has been altered, often by changing the point of view, character roles, setting, or plot to create a humorous or modern retelling. Key characteristics include an altered point of view, a modified plot, a changed setting, and a humorous tone.

Tall Tale: A story with unbelievable elements presented as if it were true and factual, often involving a larger-than-life hero or heroine with superhuman abilities. These humorous and exaggerated stories have roots in the folklore of the American frontier and are a uniquely American genre. Modern tall tales often start out as a personal narrative and then add outrageous elements.