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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 06, 2014

Expansion! More Moth SLAMs in 2014

by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Producer

Happy 2014, storytellers! We’re so happy to see a new StorySLAM take root and some older ones fully blossom. First, we’re VERY excited to announce that we’ll be starting a brand new StorySLAM in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. The Moth StorySLAM is a showcase for true stories from everyday folks. Heroes and hell-raisers, students, grandpas, insurance agents and truck drivers–people from all corners are welcome. Philly has a thriving storytelling scene and we can’t wait to join in th...

This Fall, The Moth Heads South – New SLAMs in Houston and New Orleans!

by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Producer

Houston and New Orleans story lovers and storytellers, heads up! The Moth StorySLAM, our open mic celebration of local stories is taking root in Texas and Louisiana. Come to listen or come to share… hopefully both! The Moth StorySLAM is a showcase for true stories from every day folks. Heroes and hell-raisers, students, grandpas, insurance agents and truck drivers–people from all corners are welcome. Ex-cons, nurses, tax lawyers, bakers, barbacks or bee keepers. Everyone is qualified ...

Announcing New StorySLAMs in Louisville and Pittsburgh!

by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Producer

Welcome storytellers and story listeners! We’re excited to announce that starting this September, The Moth will be presenting more stories of grit(s) and steel! Our monthly Louisville StorySLAMs kick-off September 27th at Headliners Music Hall and will continue on the last Tuesday of every month. Pittsburgh StorySLAMs begin October 11th and will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at Club Café. We’re also adding another StorySLAM on the third Monday of the month in Chicago at the Ha...