Congratulations to Stephanie Kager, who won our June story slam. The theme was Easy Does It.
Stephanie is pictured here with this month’s emcee, Doc Yoder.
Stephanie won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and will compete in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Tickets are going fast for our July 25 story slam. The theme is FAQs. Tickets are on sale now. We have been selling out each month, so get your tickets in advance before they’re gone.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on June 27 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Easy Does It.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Easy Does It?
Hard work, say many, is the key to success. Yet Easy Does It is regularly invoked as the way to go. A light touch is called for in many of life’s situations—but we aren’t always up to the task of being as delicate and measured as necessary. Easy Does It might have been your approach to avoiding being discovered as you slipped in or out of your childhood home without waking parents. Or it might have been your intended approach to starting conversation with a loved one. When has an Easy Does It approach worked, or failed, in your life?
However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories. If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Ashley Harbinson, who won our May story slam. The theme was Overqualified.
Ashley is pictured here with this month’s emcee, Amos Stoltzfus.
Ashley won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and will compete in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Tickets are going fast for our June 27 story slam. The theme is Easy Does It. Tickets are on sale now. We have been selling out each month, so get your tickets in advance before they’re gone.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on May 23 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Overqualified.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Overqualified?
Sometimes life’s vagaries take a positive aspect—ample capabilities—and turn it into a negative—overqualified. Have you ever been seen as or even thought yourself to be overqualified for a job, a relationship, a responsibility? Or have others sometimes seen you as having skills, knowledge, and capabilities beyond your actual ability? It’s rare when our abilities are a perfect match for every aspect of our lives. Our stories begin with those mismatches. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Steve McLean and Sib Nafziger Charles, who tied to win our April story slam. The theme was Storm Clouds.
Steve (left) and Sib (right) are pictured here with this month’s emcee, David Smith.
Steve and Sib each won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and will both compete in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Tickets are going fast for our May 23 story slam. The theme is Overqualified. Tickets are on sale now. We have sold out the last few events, so get your tickets in advance before they’re gone.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on April 25 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Storm Clouds.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Storm Clouds?
Trouble ahead, a warning, or advance notice of a refreshing downpour that will clear the air? Who knows what storm clouds portend. Events and situations can sneak up on us. Conversations, actions, choices, and misunderstandings gather and coalesce eventually becoming noticeable thunderheads on the horizon—ominous warnings. Yet warnings are a kindness, allowing us to prepare as best we can for life’s inevitable pitfalls. Tell us of storm clouds heeded or ignored, or unseen. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Marianne Sheely, who won our March story slam. The theme was Lost & Found.
Marianne is pictured here with LSS co-producer and this month’s emcee, Tony Crocamo.
Marianne won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and will compete in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our April 25 story slam. The theme is Storm Clouds. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by Catherine Roque
We hope to see you on March 28 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Lost & Found, and we’ll be back in the theater.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Lost & Found?
Who hasn’t been lost or found—or both? We find and lose families, friends, loved ones, jobs, homes, habits, soulmates, possessions, purpose, hobbies, passions, and beliefs. Tell us about the person met, the path taken, the decision made that changed your life. Tell us about that time you acted on an impulse and discovered something about you or others. Or when you didn’t act and what was lost or found as a result. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Jeremy Rubenstein and Stephanie Eagleson, who tied to win our February story slam. The theme was Are You Sure?
Jeremy (left) and Stephanie (right) are pictured here with LSS co-producer and this month’s emcee, JJ Sheffer.
Jeremy and Stephanie each won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and will compete in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our March 28 story slam. The theme is Lost and Found Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on February 28 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Are You Sure?
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Are You Sure?
Being sure is no guarantee of being right. Who hasn’t been shaken by being sure of where we are only to realize we are lost; sure of those we love, only to be disappointed; sure of a solution to a problem that only made things worse; sure of a course of action that led to disaster. Maybe you think things are or aren’t going well—Are you Sure? Certainty has its risks and risks, taken or not, create stories. We’d love to hear yours. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Swapna Deshpande, who won our first story slam of the year. The theme was Family Matters.
Swapna (right) is pictured here with LSS producer and this month's emcee, Tony Crocamo.
Swapna won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and the first spot in our 2023 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our February 28 story slam. The theme is Are You Sure? Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on January 24 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Family Matters.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Family Matters?
We want to hear your stories about your family adventures, closely-held family secrets, and the ways you've taken care of each other in the ways that only family can. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
You don’t want to miss our Grand Slam this year - our first fully in-person Grand Slam since 2019! It will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis.
Tickets are on sale now. They’re limited, so get yours while the gettin’s good.
The theme of the evening will be Think Again, and our emcee will be Luanne Sims!
Our Grand Slam is the culminating event of the year where we bring back our monthly winners from this year to compete for the the title of "Best Storyteller in Lancaster," their name engraved on the Storytellers’ Cup, and a trophy to take home. Our finalists this year include:
Beth Proffitt - February/Worst Case Scenario
Randall Arthur - March/Second Thoughts
Randy Schulz - April/Cautious Optimism
Doc Yoder - May/Seriously?
Paul Armstrong and Karen Foerstel - June/Mysterious Stranger(s)
Ryan Roe - July/Potluck Potpourri (open theme)
Nic Stoltzfus - August/Night Skies
Lisa Kowalski and Terri Shadle - September/What Was I Thinking?
Amos Stoltzfus and Mandy Johnson-Ramos - October/ IMHO
Here’s a playlist of all the winning stories from this season!
Congratulations to Amos Stoltzfus and Mandy Johnson-Ramos, who tied to win our October story slam. The theme was IMHO.
Amos (left) and Mandy (center) are pictured here with emcee Luanne Sims.
Amos and Mandy each won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and the final two spots in our 2022 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our Grand Slam on November 29. We announced the theme at the end of the October event: Think Again. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on October 25 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is IMHO.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme IMHO?
We want to hear your stories about your pet peeves, or your take on topics, issues, practices that are important or abhorrent to you. Perhaps you believe refrigerated peanut butter is an abomination that undermines civilization. In My Humble Opinion is your chance to share how and why your viewpoint on a subject came to be. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
This is the last chance to earn a spot in our November 2022 Grand Slam!
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
Congratulations to Lisa Kowalski and Terri Shadle, who tied to win our September story slam. The theme was What Was I Thinking?
Terri (left) and Lisa (center) are pictured here with emcee and Lancaster Story Slam co-producer JJ Sheffer.
Lisa and Terri each won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and a spot in our 2022 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our October 25 story slam. The theme is IMHO. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on September 27 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is What Was I Thinking?, and our host for the evening is Luanne Sims.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme What Was I Thinking?
We want to hear your stories about carefully thought out and well considered plans that did not take account of that one factor that changed everything. How about that rash decision that turned out well, or not so well? When we Monday morning quarterback our own lives, there be stories to tell. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
And don’t forget about our free storytelling workshop coming up on September 13! Click here for info and registration details.
Congratulations to first-time Lancaster Story Slam attendee Nic Stoltzfus, who won our August story slam.
Nic told the story of when his dog was sprayed by a skunk. Nic is pictured here (left) with emcee and Lancaster Story Slam co-producer Tony Crocamo.
Nic won a prized Lancaster Story Slam pint glass and earned a spot in our 2022 Grand Slam in November.
Save the date for our September 27 story slam. The theme is What Was I Thinking?. Tickets are on sale now.
September 13, 2022
7-8:30 pm
via Zoom
Click here to register
Do you have an idea for a story that isn't quite ready for the main stage? Or maybe you're looking for an opportunity to practice your story before sharing it at an upcoming story slam event? Here's your chance! Join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 7 pm for a virtual storytelling workshop. During this free workshop, you'll have a chance to share your story and receive feedback from other storytellers. This event is open to beginners as well as seasoned storytellers.
This is a FREE workshop, hosted jointly by York and Lancaster Story Slams. If there is sufficient interest, we may host a regular gathering like this next year.
There are a few more chances to share stories onstage this year. Here are the remaining themes for 2022:
September
York Story Slam - Schooled
Lancaster Story Slam - What Was I Thinking?
October
York Story Slam - Last Chance
Lancaster Story Slam - IMHO
Photo by Randy Flaum
We hope to see you on August 23 at 7 pm at Zoetropolis for this month’s story slam. The theme is Night Skies.
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our Tickets page to get yours.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm that evening, and we start telling stories at 7 pm.
What type of stories fit the theme Night Skies?
We want to hear your stories about discovering constellations, your fear of the dark, howling at the moon, the first time you drove at night, that camping trip. A lot happens under night skies—plenty of stories to tell. However you interpret this month's theme, we look forward to hearing your true stories.
If you have a story, sign in at the table in the back of the theater when you arrive.
