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We are heartbroken to hear of the death of beloved Moth storyteller Alan Rabinowitz. We met Alan in 2005. His first story, Man and Beast, about him overcoming a debilitating stutter to become a voice and champion for animals, is a beloved classic which was eventually turned into a children's book and short film. While working on the story, I would meet Alan at 7AM at the Bronx Zoo, where he ran their Wildlife Conservation Society (he eventually co-founded the...
NEW YORK, NY and MONTGOMERY, AL (July 2018) – Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth today announced that, after a nationwide search, Alabama-based author and small business owner Tonya Scott Williams was selected as the first fan to host a special episode of its ultra popular podcast in honor of the show’s 10th anniversary. Slated for release on Friday, July 13th, the special show features three stories hand-picked by Williams—one previously aired on The Moth Radio Hour plus two...
The Moth office was extremely excited to say hello to five Moth Education Program alumni who are joining us for a three week internship! College students Stephanie Dinsae, Ernest Holliday, Lucas Hoye, Madison Mack, and Diavian Walters recently joined the Moth team to gain experience in production & arts administration by helping with the upcoming GrandSLAM and Teacher Institute. We sat down with the newest Moth interns to discuss their goals for the internship, pre-storytelling nerves and...
Expanded Search for Vital and Diverse Stories Sparks Creation of New Position
As a storytelling organization, we sure have a lot of story-worthy staff members! Join us once a week for a spotlight on one of our Moth wizards. This week, meet Lauren Gonzalez: Associate Producer, Community program. Name: Lauren Gonzalez Title: Associate Producer, Community program.Hometown: Miami, Florida. What would the title of the day in your life at The Moth be? Coffee, conference calls, and checking off to-do's!