Mission is proud to have helped launch the very first (RED) StorySLAM in partnership with The Moth – a popular storytelling series that challenges everyday storytellers to deliver five-minute true stories based on a specific theme.
The most recent (RED) StorySLAM, which sold out in less than 24 hours, invited amateur storytellers to write short stories based on the colour ‘red’ – a colour commonly associated with love, danger, beauty, emergency, sacrifice, passion or happiness.
Each ticket sold from both participants and spectators, generated a donation to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS.
Following a welcome introduction from (RED) CEO Deborah Dugan, guests were given five minutes to share their self-penned story in the open-mic competition in front of a panel of judges made up from members of the audience. Each story provoked different reactions from the crowd, from laughter to crying.
Guests included the model and author Kelly Bensimon and the actress Penelope Mitchell who enjoyed a night of creativity from the comfort of Fatboy® (PRODUCT) RED™ Special Edition beanbags at 92YTribeca.
