Elk Rapids Harbor Days welcomes Here:Say Storytelling for an evening of open mic storytelling! The May 17 fundraising event is an exciting preview of a NEW ticketed event during the Elk Rapids Harbor Days festival this summer!

The theme “Comedy of Errors” invites participants to share a personal story about a situation that went awry with unexpected, and perhaps hilarious, consequences!

What Kinds of Stories Should You Expect at Open Mic?
Great stories on stage have a beginning, middle, and end, and involve stakes (something that stands to be gained or lost). It can be a funny story, a sad story, a serious story, a “fall off your chair” hilarious story—but it must be a true “Comedy of Errors” story of an experience in the storyteller’s life.

How It Works
• No experience required! Come to the HERTH prepared to tell a story and throw your name in a basket.
• Performers will be selected randomly until the show ends. Your name wasn’t selected? Come to the Elk Rapids Harbor Day open mic event on August 3 and try again.
• Tell a 5- to 7-minute story. You’ll hear a 1-minute warning ding at 6 minutes and a “done” double-ding at 7 minutes.
• Tell from memory or read from notes—up to you!

After you tell your story, be sure to stick around to hear the rest!

Want to know more?
Listen to the Here:Say podcast (https://heresaystorytelling.podbean.com/) to get a sense of what stories on stage sound like and visit the Here:Say website (heresaystorytelling.com) to find out what we’re all about.

What Storytelling Isn’t:
• Fiction/poetry
• Stand-up comedy
• Singing/strumming
• Discriminatory speech
• Political commentary

Tickets are $10 and are available in advance at elkrapidsharbordays.org. A variety of food and drink will be available for purchase at the venue.

For questions regarding this event, contact: info@elkrapidsharbordays.org.
For questions or assistance regarding the creation of your story, contact Kabie Stein: Kabie@heresaystorytelling.com