Roar Story Slam

ROAR STORY SLAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. 2024
THEME: FORGIVENESS

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 nor 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.

Please be advised that this program explores real-life events and narratives that reflect the diverse experiences of the Korean American community. While our intention is to present these stories authentically and respectfully, some content may not be suitable for all audiences. The program includes descriptions of experiences that some may find distressing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.

By attending ROAR Story Slam, you consent to the use of your voice and likeness without compensation in film, videotape, photography and/or sound recording of this event, and you agree to release Korean American Story and its sponsors from any liability on account of such use.

No entry for guests arriving after 7:30pm. Group ticket sales will not be available at Jack Morton Auditorium the night of the event.

Prizes

Runner Ups: $100

Questions? Email us at roar@koreanamericanstory.org

Sponsors

Producer
Providence Pictures


Director
Thomas & Wonsook Foundation

Assistant Director
KACF
CKA
Jeannie Park
John C. Kim

Interested in being a sponsor? Click here to learn more!

Roar Story Slams

Washington, D.C. ROAR Story Slam 2024: Photos & Videos

Finalists: Lin Su Winton, Tony Luckett, Amy Anderson, Mike Tessier, Jae Kwon, and Alisha Bennett
Judges: Sam Hyun, Lucy Lee, Jung Yun, Eugenia Kim, and Sam Lee
Emcee & Performer: Eunji Kim

Houston ROAR Story Slam 2023: Photos & Videos

Finalists: Jimmy Byrne, Tina Kim, Young Kim, Danny Maiuri, Kwon Teimchaiyapoom, and Joseph Yoo
Judges: Susan Jhin, Dona Murphey, David Lee, Theresa Choh-Lee, and Kyung B. Yoon
Emcee: Tiffany Justice
Performer: Jackie Faye

Chicago ROAR Story Slam 2022: Photos & Videos

Finalists: Charlene Choi, Deb Kim, Doug Kim, Chris Kim, Rosita Gonzalez, and Liz Sargent
Judges: Jennie Oh Brown, Joyce Kim, Stephanie H. Kim, Matthew Miller, Sam Yu
Emcee: Mia Park
Performer: Eunji Kim

Chicago ROAR Story Slam 2022
Virtual ROAR Story Slam 2021: Photos & Videos

Finalists: Paul Kim, Riss Myung, Jaximus Park, Cheryn Simpson, e, Linda Beck
Emcee: Vivian Lee
Performer: Run River North

Virtual ROAR Story Slam 2021

Welcome to our first virtual ROAR Story Slam – an annual live storytelling competition hosted by KoreanAmericanStory.org. Six finalists, who have been 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. Finalists will also receive free LG wireless headphones and lights to use at the live event courtesy of our sponsors Paul Kim & Lucy Lee and LG Electronics. Each finalist will have no more than six minutes to tell their story, without the use of scripts nor props. The winners will be determined by audience vote, which will be revealed at the end of the event. 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 the public beyond.

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