BRATTLEBORO — Strolling of the Heifers and the Walk for Amber Committee present the fourth annual “Walk for Amber StorySlam,” on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at the River Garden.
Robyn Zegge, a long-time local storyteller, comedian, clown, and performer, will be the host.
StorySlam is a spontaneous, funny, heartwarming, and entertaining evening of personal sharing. It is storytelling in the “open mic” format, similar to the popular Moth Radio Hour on public radio.
Contestants from the audience put their names in a basket and are selected randomly to tell a five-minute true story related to the theme for the evening. This year the theme is “Connections.” The judges will rate the stories and determine the winners with prizes for the top stories.
Proceeds from the StorySlam support the Amber Bernier Scholarship Fund, awarded yearly to qualifying students graduating from Brattleboro Union High School and area schools.
Amber Bernier was a 17-year-old BUHS senior who died just prior to her graduation in 2004. She was a beloved student remembered for her kindness, beauty, and style.
The StorySlam is part of a series of annual fundraising events that include the 14th Walk for Amber Walkathon on June 2.