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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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 09, 2022
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Lesson 47: THE BIG/SMALL STORY: “The Woman In The Mirror” - Caroline Abilat Lozirah
This month’s blog was guest authored by Larry Rosen. Larry is a Moth instructor and director, proud to work regularly with individuals and diverse communities throughout the U.S. and in selected cities worldwide.
Happy Approaching Spring! Often, when we explore ideas for personal stories, we look to the “big” events in our lives: The time we aced (or failed) an important exam. The season-end...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 10, 2022
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #46: Games for the Virtual Space
Happy February from Storytelling School with The Moth! This month’s post will be a little different from our usual offerings. We know that some of you have unexpectedly found yourselves facilitating virtually again, and we wanted to share some modifications of our favorite games that work even on Zoom.
First of all- why do we play games in our storytelling workshops?
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 11, 2022
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Lesson #45: OBJECTS "The Only Lonely Girl"- Krisy Lawlor
Storytelling School with The Moth is here to help you ring in the new year! We hope you had a restful break and are ready to jump back into some storytelling. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about feeling lonely and making new friends.
We met Krisy at The Moth Teacher Institute. Hosted by The Moth, The Moth Teacher Institute brings together in-service 5th-12th grade teachers from across the country who ...
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