Moth StorySLAMs are open-mic storytelling competitions, held in 28 cities around the world. They are open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. The ten featured stories are scored by teams of judges selected from the audience. Each StorySLAM generates a StorySLAM winner.
Why is the moth called the moth?
Since it was launched in 1997 The Moth has staged events where more than 3,000 stories have been told to live audiences. This hip American storytelling behemoth – named after moths attracted to porch lights when people gather to share tales – also runs Moth Radio Hour, broadcast across 250 stations in the US.
What is a moth talk?
The Moth podcast. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of theme-based storytelling events across the United States and abroad, often featuring prominent literary and cultural personalities.
What is moth style storytelling?
A Moth story is a true personal story that you tell live to an audience, without notes. It can be about anything that has happened in your life– big or small, as long as it mattered to you or changed you in some way.
How do moths talk?
Pitch by Phone: 1-877-799-MOTH (1-877-799-6684)….Everyone’s got a story. What’s yours?
- Start with your name, your email, and be sure to include where you are from in the location field.
- Now hit record and wow us with a 1 minute pitch of your story!
- Tell us the actual story – not what it’s about or what it might be.
What do moths do to humans?
How can moths harm you? Some species of moth can harm you by causing lepidopterism or caterpillar dermatitis. This is a form of skin condition that happens when the skin comes in contact with moth and butterfly caterpillars. The hair (spines) of some moth larvae can cause allergic reactions.
Are all moth stories true?
Moth stories are true, as remembered by the storyteller and always told live. Listen to the latest episode of The Moth Radio Hour, Moth Podcast, or dip into our library of stories going back to 1997.
Can moths be pets?
You should not take wild moths from nature to keep them in a cage at home. If you want to keep moths as pets, please raise native caterpillar species and release the adult moths. Do not release moths that do not naturally occur in your country.
