Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 02, 2015
by Lindsey Mayer
When I stepped into my first Moth meeting, a sheer wave of nerves took over my body. I saw the students in the classroom and they were from all different backgrounds, people that I rarely had a conversation with. I wondered, “How can I trust these semi-strangers with a personal story?”
I still look back on what I was thinking that day and I laugh at myself. The Moth has been the most creative and supportive group that I’ve been a part of in high school. The strangers that I met that day bec...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 02, 2015
by The Moth
This school year, I got the chance to experience one of the most exciting things in my life. And that one exciting thing was joining The Moth.
Around April, I started noticing fliers about joining the Moth team around my school. My sister came up to me and told me that she was joining the Moth, and I should join too. I was quite unsure, but before I could give my answer she told me she had already put my name down.
Our first Moth meeting was held in April on a Thursday. I got a good un...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 01, 2015
by Anastasia Krasilnikova
Never did I think in a million years that I would be standing on stage by myself and telling a story in front of 400 people. But I did it, and I am so grateful for the wonderful and understanding staff of the Moth who helped me to achieve this milestone. All people that I have encountered over this period are the most amazing people you will ever need.
If you’re thinking of doing The Moth, my biggest piece of advice to you is don’t be shy with the Moth team (with teammates and mentors alike)....
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 11, 2015
by Jessica Altounian
As a special education teacher, I understand my role in the lives of young people as one of a storyteller. I craft so many stories with and about my students, and I try to constantly be aware of the ways that the stories created about students shape how people interact with them. Stories are powerful beyond belief.
My current (and favorite) experience with storytelling includes facilitating The Moth High School StorySLAM program at my school in the Bronx. I’m lucky to be the faculty advis...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 17, 2015
by Nica Williams
RISK! If I had to think of one word to describe how I felt when signing my name on the paper to join the after school moth program, it would be risk. The thought of telling a story in front my schoolmates who I’ll be seeing the next day was risky. I wasn’t too sure if I was going to be judged or people would even listen. But I took a risk and signed away because this was a chance to unfold a different side of me.
First two weeks was very exciting and fun. Our Moth instructors, Catherine and M...
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