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Watch DC’s winning team at the First Person Arts Story Slam in Philly

June 21st, 2010

This took place on April 17 2010. SpeakeasyDC went head-t0-head, toe-to-toe, story-to-story with Philadelphia’s team and we won! A Philly storyteller took home the prize of best individual story, but we one the team prize with Twain Dooley, Meredith Maslich, Christopher Love, and Stephanie Garibaldi. Watch the video here.

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SpeakeasyDC goes to Nationals in Chicago – June 13

June 3rd, 2010

Windy City Story Slam hosts the first ever national story slam competition

On Sunday, June 13th, 3 PM, at the Harold Washington Library’s Pritzker Auditorium, witness the biggest literary showdown Chicago’s ever seen. Storytellers from across the country will come to the City of Big Shoulders to rep their hometown Slams and compete for the National title (and huge bragging rights). Regie Cabico will be SpeakeasyDC’s ringer for the evening, and will surely do right by DC in kicking some story-slamming buttocks. Other organizations and cities represented so far: Porchlight (SanFran), 1st Person Arts (Philly), Mass Mouth (Boston), Baltimore Stoop (MA), Portland Story Theatre (Portland, OR), Twin Cities Story Slam (Minn), and Anderson Story Slam (SC). This event is just one of many kick-ass literary offerings during the 2010 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. The show is free, but you can reserve your seat now here.

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How do I make the perfect e-blast?

May 7th, 2010

I know everyone is overloaded with info and I don’t want our eblasts to create more stress in your lives. I’m leaning towards using a totally stripped down, narrative format, so you can get do a quick scan of info, following only the links that interest you. Let me know what you think and if you have suggestions.

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We’re going national – April 17 in Philly

March 8th, 2010

The folks from First Person Arts invited us up to…ummm… kick their asses!… in our first story slam competition on April 17, 2010. See details below and come up to cheer us on and party with the team! We don’t know where we’re staying, yet, but we’ll keep you posted.

Our illustrious, sure-to-dazzle team – Stephanie Garibaldi (aka Granny G) , Twain Dooley (aka Doo-licious T) Meredith Maslich (aka Word Mistress), and Christoper Love (aka The Disciplinarian) . (Post your nickname ideas in comments — these don’t seem intimidating enough.)

Second Annual First Person Inter-City StorySlam: Philly vs. Washington D.C.

It’s not your mama’s StorySlam when the City of Brotherly Love goes
head-to-head against the Beltway at the 2nd annual Inter-City StorySlam!
Join master storytellers from Philadelphia’s First Person Arts as they
compete against the talented tale spinners from Speakeasy DC. They’ll be
crafting five-minute true stories on the theme “All About My Mother.” Last
year’s Slam against Chicago played to a packed house and it’s time for
round two!

Saturday, April 17th at 5pm.
Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street,
Philadelphia, PA
FREE

First Person Arts is a Philadelphia-based non-profit specializing in
memoir and documentary art. They host twice monthly StorySlams featuring
stories from real life based upon a theme.

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Wetbacks, Aliens, & Towelheads – a sell-out hit

March 1st, 2010

SpeakeasyDC was the belle of the Intersections Arts Festival at Atlas Performing Arts Center this month. With almost 400 tickets sold over two nights, we stood out as one of the top selling shows of their three-week festival. Thanks to Atlas for providing such a great space and a lovely festival. Hope to do something new next year.

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