In addition to all the fabulous bands at Bumbershoot this year, how about exploring the 100s of others things going on?

The first thing that caught my eye on the schedule is The Scream Contest, because it involves screaming your head off, and something called the SCREAM-o-METER. How can that not be tons of fun?

You sign up to read a short radio theater scene that ends with lots of murderous screaming, and then judges consult the aforementioned SCREAM-o-METER to decide who wins! I’m not sure what your prize is, but I know at least a few people who’d love to participate (especially after a spell in the beer garden). I’m considering it my chance to see if I’d make a good Scream Queen – you know, in case Sam Raimi calls me for his next film.

Presented by Performance Space 122 NYC: Seattle Edition, with lo-fi NY band Japanther.

The Scream Contest takes place Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, from 8-10pm.