Dispatches from the Moth

2022

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 17, 2022

Moth Playlist: Spooky

by The Moth Staff

Boo! ‘Tis the season to get a little creeped out. Hauntings, spells, curses, unexplained events, and things that go bump in the night are what this playlist is all about. Edgar Oliver: The Backyard on 36th street Edgar Oliver propagates monsters in his backyard. Dame Wilburn: The Curse Dame Wilburn is told that she is cursed and decides to try and lift the curse herself. Amir Baghadadchi: Hayride to Hell ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 11, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Lesson #53: Returns and Reflections

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: Oct 11, 2022

Honoring our Native American tellers

by The Moth

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 10th, we’ve put together a playlist of stories from some of our Native American tellers. ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 27, 2022

The Moth Playlist: Getting Schooled

by The Moth

Autumn is in full swing and that has us thinking about back-to-school season, which has us thinking about the teachers we've had in our lives. Whether it was a family member, a professor, a grade school teacher, a coach, or even a writer, we want to honor the mentors that make us all students of life. As Teacher Appreciation Month comes to an end, enjoy our "Getting Schooled" Playlist that is centered around learning lessons. ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 14, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Lesson #52: TENSION

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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