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* Photos above from Fray Cafe in Austin, Texas. Were you there? What is fray day? Fray Day is an annual event brought to you by the storytelling website {fray} that takes place in cities all around the world on the same weekend. Each event features interactive art, featured performers, and a storytelling open mic. [Press release.] Other stuff: » Frequently Asked Questions Donate to Fray Day
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Fray Day FAQ Got a question about the way Fray Day works? Post it here! Here are a few to get us started:
Try to arrive as early as possible. We usually only take open mic signups for the first hour, and only after that if there's time.
For the SF event, here's a rough schedule: Other events will follow the same basic pattern (featured performers, then open mic).
YES! Though, if you have to read from notes, we promise not to mock you. This is intended to be a Storytelling Performance - not a literary reading. Storytelling is more than just spitting words out of your mouth - it's about engaging the audience, and it's hard to do that if you've got your nose stuck in a stack of paper. But don't worry! It's a very supportive environment. People usually feel very confortable.
Q: What happened to Fray Day in London? A: We had a couple locations drop out, unfortunately. London, Washington DC, and Toronto all ran into trouble for various reasons (couldn't find a venue, personal stuff, etc.), though there is a movement to bring the DC event back to life. Cross your fingers! Here's the breakdown for the LA event, for anyone who's curious: 7-8: People arrive, Shana Susman plays her set, mingle and play with the interactive art. 8-9:30: Featured performers. (Now fully booked!) 9:30-10: Intermission (again, mingle and play with the interactive art). 10-12: Open mic! And remember, the LA event is on the 9th. I'm sure the Un-Urban would appreciate your patronage on the 8th, but we won't be there! Questions? Post them here or email Mike: FrayDayLA@redgreenblue.org Here's a question someone's bound to ask: how much does it cost to get in? (By the way, the LA event is free.) The SF event is 5-10 bucks, sliding scale. This is to help us pay for the space, snacks, and flyers. I didn't see any info posted and I was wondering if there are any plans to webcast any of the fray day 5 events this year. (I really enjoyed being able to "attend" fray day 4 SF even though I was trapped on the east coast) Yes! I've just heard back from the good folks at Live 365 who are going to webcast the SF event! Other events? You tell us! is there an age issue? i mean, would i be allowed to bring my children? Speaking for the SF event, children would be totally welcome, so long as the parent is okay with some possible foul language and adult themes. To get a feel for the material, giive a listen to the webcast from last year in real audio or streaming mp3. Are there any plans to bring Fray Day to Atlanta? It would be an awesome event for the ATL. All the events are organized by volunteers. So round up some friends and YOU could be in charge of Fray Day 6 in Atlanta next year! Is there any way for us wee folk to exchange the L shirt that we received at Fray Day for a M? I'd like to be able to wear mine out in public yet not look like a bag of potatoes? 10-Q Stef - I know Mike in LA has some extras. Maybe you two could work something out? When and where will fray day take place this year, 2002-2003 calendar? Can I bring elementary school students to this event? Fray Day 6 will take place on September 13, 14, and 15 in cities all over the world. Fray Days are open to all ages, but the personal stories can be pretty frank sometimes, so I'm not sure elementary school students would really get it. im surprised theres no event in NYC. any reasons? Simple - no one there has volunteered to run one yet! You stepping up?
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Fray Day 5 took place
Grand Rapids >>> Minneapolis >>>
Austin >>> Boston >>> Burlington >>> Cincinnati >>> Kyoto >>> San Francisco >>>
Los Angeles >>> Melbourne >>> 
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