Dispatches from the Moth

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 10, 2024

The Moth welcomes Christina Norman as its first Chief Creative Officer!

by The Moth

AWARD-WINNING MEDIA EXECUTIVE CHRISTINA NORMAN NAMED FIRST-EVER CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER AT THE MOTH! New Role Aims to Help Organization Expand to Broadcast and Beyond NEW YORK, NY (April 2024) – Acclaimed storytelling nonprofit The Moth, the team behind the immensely popular The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast, proudly announces the addition of award-winning entertainment leader Christin...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 01, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: The Moth To Honor Writer Roxane Gay at 2019 Moth Ball

by The Moth Staff

NEW YORK, NY (February 2019) - Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth today announced details for their annual fundraising gala, The Moth Ball. Taking place at Capitale (130 Bowery, NYC) on Tuesday, June 4, A Wrinkle In Space and Time: The 2019 Moth Ball will honor heralded writer, Roxane Gay. Tickets are on sale now for the mind- and time-bending evening of storytelling and surprises. “The Moth Ball is always an evening of imagination, inspiration and pure fun,” says Catherine Burns, ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 01, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: The Moth Podcast's First-Ever Fan-Hosted Episode Hits On July 13

by The Moth Staff

NEW YORK, NY and MONTGOMERY, AL (July 2018) – Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth today announced that, after a nationwide search, Alabama-based author and small business owner Tonya Scott Williams was selected as the first fan to host a special episode of its ultra popular podcast in honor of the show’s 10th anniversary. Slated for release on Friday, July 13th, the special show features three stories hand-picked by Williams—one previously aired on The Moth Radio Hour plus two t...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 01, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Suzanne Rust Joins The Moth As Senior Curatorial Producer

by The Moth Staff

NEW YORK, NY (June 2018) – Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth —the team behind the wildly popular The Moth Radio Hour and Moth Podcast—welcomes noted magazine writer and editor Suzanne Rust to the team as the first-ever Senior Curatorial Producer. In this newly created role, Rust will seek out under-represented and undiscovered voices to share their true personal stories from Moth stages around the world. Suzanne joins The Moth from Family Circle, where, as Lifestyle Edi...

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