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: Jul 26, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #51: THE WORLD AS IT WAS - “War and Popcorn” - Mariam Bazeed
INTRODUCTORY GREETINGS
Storytelling School with The Moth is here to keep your storytelling-brains churning even while on Summer break! This month, we’re taking a look at a story about family and home.
We first met Mariam in a Community Workshop with Muslim Writer’s Collective. The Moth Community Program provides the space, tools and expertise for people to practice the art and craft of personal s...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 15, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #50: YOU: “Let it Go” - David Lepelstat + a bonus of 4 more stories from Hidden Treasure: The Moth’s Education Showcase
This is our 50th post for Storytelling School with The Moth!
For this special post, we wanted to highlight a full episode of the Moth Radio Hour brought to you live from the Education Program’s Showcase at the Bell House in January of 2020. We’ve previously featured four stories from this episode (links and principles below). This m...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 10, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #49: Photographic Memories: “The Home Perm: Teenage Rebellion Never Looked so Good!” - Jason Schommer
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!
How often have you heard the phrase “a picture is worth a ...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 12, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #48: THE END: “The Magical Fuzzy Worm” by Sofija Stefanovic
This month’s blog was guest authored by Kate Tellers. Kate is a senior director at The Moth, the director of their MothWorks program, a Moth host, storyteller and co-author of The Moth’s fourth book, “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth” due out on April 26th and available for pre-order now!
Death is the only real ending in live storytelling. If you are alive ...
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