Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 20, 2022
by The Moth
As a host and storyteller for The Moth I’ve stood on stage from Anchorage, AK, to Honolulu, HI—from New York, NY to Whitesburg, KY. Places that couldn’t be more distant and different. What I’ve discovered is that even in the coldest of places audiences and tellers bring their smiles, their laughter, their warmth.
Whether you’re in a cathedral in London or a barn in Jackson Hole, storytellers show up as their full and authentic selves, and audiences come to listen and be inspired by th...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 08, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Lesson #54: TELLING ON YOURSELF: “Yu-Gi-Oh” - Andrew McGill
Storytelling School at The Moth is here to kick off the holiday season! This month we’re featuring “Yu-Gi-Oh” by teller Andrew McGill, which was featured on the Let It Go episode of The Moth Radio Hour in October 2018.
Andrew is a storyteller, SLAM host, instructor in our storytelling workshops, and this season, in his role as a public school teacher, he is partic...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 11, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Storytelling School with The Moth Lesson #53: Returns and Reflections “Knock Offs” - Edgar Ruiz Jr.
INTRODUCTORY GREETINGS
This month’s blog was guest authored by Emily Couch. Emily is the Producer of Special Projects & Radio at The Moth, which means she works behind the scenes supporting the organization’s artistic staff – including the authors of How to Tell a Story, which is in bookstores now!
At The Moth, we believe that change is an important compo...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 14, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Lesson #52: TENSION “RUNNIN’ THE STREETS” - Aisha Rodriguez
It’s back to school season and Storytelling School with The Moth will help you start the school year off with stories in mind! This month’s story is about protection and safety.
We first met Aisha at an 8-week Education residency with her high school, The Beacon School, in New York City. The Moth’s Education program partners with schools in the NYC area to provide the space and t...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 22, 2022
by The Moth Staff
The Moth has created a family-friendly playlist that you can listen to while cooking, hosting dinner or on the way to pick up a loved one from the airport. It's a great way to introduce someone to the beauty of true storytelling.
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