ROAR Story Slam NYC
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ROAR Story Slam is an annual live storytelling competition where six finalists specially selected from our submission pool, will perform their unique, creative and authentic Korean American story for a chance to win a cash prize of up to $1,000. Each finalist will have no more than six minutes to tell their story, without the use of scripts or props. Our goals are to encourage Korean Americans to recognize the significance and range of our community’s narratives, to document and preserve them and to showcase them for the community and beyond.
Our theme for this year’s ROAR Story Slam is “Joy”
Emcee
Kathleen Kim
Sesame Street Puppeteer and Emmy-Nominated Producer
Q&A Moderator
Vivian Lee
Emmy-Winning TV Anchor and Reporter
DJ
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EVENT INFO:
April 18, 2026
Racket NYC
431 W 16th St
New York, NY 100011
PRICE: $30 ticket + ticketing fees (Total $41)
SCHEDULE:
7:00 PM: Doors Open / Drinks Available to Purchase
8:00 PM: Program
9:30 PM: Afterparty with Light Fare
ABOUT ROAR STORY SLAM
ROAR Story Slam was created to encourage Korean Americans to recognize the significance and range of our community’s narratives and to showcase our stories for the community and beyond.
The program explores real-life events and narratives that reflect the diverse experiences of the Korean American community. Our intention is to present these stories authentically and respectfully. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
By attending ROAR Story Slam, you consent to the use of your voice and likeness without compensation in photography, video recordings, and audio recordings of this event, and you agree to release Korean American Story and its sponsors from any liability on account of such use.
Questions, comments, concerns? Please contact roar@koreanamericanstory.org.
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