Story Parlor & You
What was the first Story Parlor event you ever came to?
Well what was it you silly goose?
How many Campfireball shows have there been at Story Parlor? A) 10 B) 7 C) 13 D) Technically there haven't been any...
13! I think...THIS is the 13th one actually.
What brought Lyon to Story Parlor?
By holding writing classes for Asheville School of Film here...
Can you name ONE of the three traits Erin said her family would have used to describe her as she was growing up (you can have three guesses)...
Bossy. Fiery. Independent.
What was in the Story Parlor space before it was Story Parlor: A) a flower shop for people with allergies B) a 'natural' casket shop C) Crossfit D) Palmistry for animals
B) Natural Casket shop!
How did you learn about Story Parlor?
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Can you name 3 out of the 8 themed Campfireball shows at Story Parlor? Will accept vaguely correct answers...
First Timers, Love Bugs, Fate, Failure, Yearning, The Nevers, Joy, and a Holiday Show....
What is Lyon's favorite PHYSICAL part of the Story Parlor space? A) The Smell B) The Creaky Floorboards C) The Secret Upstairs Bathroom D) ALL Of It, Why Choose?
"The smell. I love turning the key and cracking open the door. Every time, it feels and smells like stepping into an old attic filled with artifacts and imaginations, like in the beginning of Goonies."
What is the Non-Story Parlor creation of Erin's life she is most proud of?
Her two kids, OBVIOUSLY! Bonus points for naming them...
What was the first OFFICIAL show at Story Parlor (not including the soft opening for the 2022 Fringe Fest)
Story Mixer! bonus points if you can name any of the performers...
Tell us about a time you cried at Story Parlor?
Boohoo!
What is a vivid Campfireball at Story Parlor memory that you have?
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What is Lyon's personal favorite creation/creative project?
Lyon's first short film! A horror film made with help from the entire family! Anybody seen it? Anybody know the title? Bonus point potential!
Which of the following is Erin NOT afraid of: A) Pickles B) Donald Trump C) Motorcycles Weaving in and out of traffic D) The Secret Upstairs Bathroom of Story Parlor
D) The Secret Upstairs Bathroom of Story Parlor...duh, it's the best!
What would Erin say was the scariest moment in Story Parlor History: A) When tax time comes every year B) The mentalist C) Lyon's Women of Horror Show D) When Cory brought in and lit 100 candles for the holiday show last Christmas?
What is the most memorable event you've experience at Story Parlor?
You better not forget!
Can you name at least TWO special guest performers from Story Parlor Campfireball shows of yore??
Carolina Quiroga, John Shore, Ray Christian, Gillian Bellinger + Matt Peiken, Joe Carroll and Kelle Jolly
What is Lyon's vision for what's to come at Story Parlor: A) A Creativity Amusement Park B) Shhh it's a Secret! C) A Master's Degree Program in Creative Facilitation D) Close it down after Parlorfest!
B) SHHHHH! It's a secret, you'll find out soon, don't anticipate, participate...
What challenging personal creative project is Erin working on right now?
A memoir!
What was one of the most important takeaways from the Helen period of Story Parlor: A) To buy flood insurance B) For Erin to stop trying to do everything herself and re-envision the Story Parlor experience C) The Secret Upstairs Bathroom is a godsend D) Asheville is the best city of all time
B) For Erin to stop trying to do everything herself and re-envision the Story Parlor experience...bonus points if you also found a way to mention "the community that rallied around this space during the hurricane was the most beautiful and needed reminder that it was wanted and needed. I'll never forget that, and those people gave me fuel in my tank that still is helping me move forward."
What is a frustrating experience you've had at Story Parlor?
Ooof!
Which Campfireball Story Parlor show was the worst/least fleshed out/boringest, etc...??
Do you worst! Tell me!
Lyon's dream Story Parlor project was a recently produced event called 'Women of Horror'...what was that about?
It was an intimate discussion of craft and shared love of story with the intention of empowering new voices that have for too long been oppressed by patriarchy and 'polite society'.
What was Erin's creative space in Austin called, before she came to Asheville?
There was no physical space, they were a 'vagabond' collective, some of the events they hosted were called 'Farm to Fable' and 'Unprofessional Development', I may give partial credit for those if you named them...
How long was Story Parlor closed after Helene?
Closest to 72 days wins!