BRATTLEBORO — Strolling of the Heifers will present the “Walk for Amber StorySlam,” hosted by Hillary Boone of the Vermont Comedy Divas, on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m., at the River Garden on Main Street in Brattleboro.
Based on the enthusiastic response to the 2015 StorySlam, organizers expect a large turnout.
The StorySlam is a competitive storytelling “open mic” with a panel of six judges and a comedian host. Contestants are selected from audience volunteers to tell a five-minute, true story related to the theme for the evening.
This year's theme is “Things That Matter,” and contestants will have the option of using one prop or “thing” to help illustrate their story. The judges will rate the stories and the winner will receive a prize package from Mocha Joe's café and coffee roasters.
Proceeds from the StorySlam support the Amber Marie Bernier Scholarship Fund, which is distributed yearly to qualifying students graduating from Brattleboro Union High School.
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 Walk for Amber is a series of annual fundraising events including the StorySlam, the Walk for Amber Walkathon, a raffle, and a dinner that will be held June 5. This is the 11th Walk for Amber fundraiser.
Hillary Boone is a Vermont comedian and storyteller who has appeared on the Moth storySLAM, and performed stand-up comedy across Vermont and New England. Hillary's style has been described as quirky, likable, smart and “simply delightful.”
She is a member of the Vermont Comedy Divas and Divas Do Good, an all-female touring stand-up comedy troupe.