In the Loop Storytelling Slam

Not sure if you've heard, but our economy is going straight down the crapper. Maybe it's because there's a war going on, or maybe the popping of the housing bubble is to blame. Some economists think we're not selling enough thingamajigs to raise the whatsamacallit index. Whatever the reason, turmoil (economic or otherwise) begets conflict, and conflict is the seed from which good stories are sown. Expect a healthy crop at the latest In the Loop Story Slam, boasting the timely theme of "Tightening the Belt." Slams of the past have showcased some of the best storytelling to be found in the Twin Cities, pulling in polished professional tellers alongside amateurs and newcomers who by and large know their stuff; the best tales from the evening are featured on an episode of the radio show of the same name. The Bedlam Theater space packs in quite a crowd, but an enthusiastic audience and excellent hosting from In The Loop main-brain Jeff Horwich makes it seem more like an intimate coffee-shop show. That's one reason to feel less intimidated about bringing your own material to the stage, and in these tough times, the $5 ticket rebate for tellers doesn't seem so shabby, either.
Wed., July 23, 7:30 p.m., 2008