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 6th Annual Mad River Story Slam

Friday April 17, 2026 @7:30

Get ready for the 6th annual Mad River Story Slam - Friday, April 17 at 7:30 at the Village Meeting House, beneath the Waitsfield United Church, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont. General admission tickets are $10.

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This year's theme is  "I Should Not Have Been the One in Charge!" Ever been handed the clipboard, the keys, or the “simple” plan… and everything went gloriously sideways? This year’s Story Slam celebrates the chaos, comedy, and cringe of being accidentally in charge. Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of true tales, big laughs, and “what could possibly go wrong?” moments you’ll never forget. The performance will be hosted by Susan Loynd and Doug Bergstein. 

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Got a story you want to tell? The only thing you need to do right away is call our pitch line and leave a 2 minute version of your story and then start writing - call (802) 583-1674 and choose mailbox #4 to leave your pitch. We will accept story pitches until Friday, March 13. 10 storytellers will be selected.​

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Two Zoom workshops with professional Moth storyteller Sue Schmidt will be available for those who want support polishing their stories. These workshops have been invaluable for helping people hone their stories from their humble beginnings and participation is encouraged. Workshops will be the week of March 15 and the other the week of April 6. Stories should be between 5 and 8 minutes long in their final form. Questions? Reach out to us at info@valleyplayers.com.

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Susan Loynd

Photo  by Susan Loynd

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Doug Bergstein

Photos by Kintz

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