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StorySLAM
Elbow Grease Sponsored by SHINOLA
District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: The Howard Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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ELBOW GREASE: Prepare a five-minute story about creating change, together. Finding ways to play a part, from bake sales to rally cries, building a barn or raising a child. Being a friend with a truck on moving day. Rolling up sleeves and digging in. ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Mastery Sponsored by PEET'S
District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: The Howard Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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*Tickets for this event are available one week before the show, at 3pm ET. Media Sponsor: WAMU Sponsored by: Peet's ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship Sponsored by REI
District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: Lincoln Theatre Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night of the GrandSLAM, using words as weapons, they will compete to determine the next DC Moth GrandSLAM Story Champion... Learn More
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CREEPY: Prepare a five-minute story about something that makes your skin crawl—the people, places or things that spook you. Creatures, humans included, who slither or skulk. Haunted houses, dark alleys, inappropriate co-worker comments, menacin... Learn More
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CONTROL: Control towers and control top pantyhose. It's all about holding it together. Prepare a five-minute story about your valiant efforts to keep the equilibrium. Or your maniacal plans as puppetmaster to bend others to your will. A surgeon's pre... Learn More
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Prepare a five-minute story about dirt. Squalor, smut, filth, muck and mire! Dig it, dish it, spread it, hose it off. Dirt cheap, dirt poor, treated like dirt. Listen as gardeners and gossips share dirty tidbits and share all the filthy details. Ta... Learn More
Moth Events
Mainstage
Curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with our directors. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.
StorySLAM
Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!
GrandSLAM
After ten StorySLAMs in a city, the winners then compete for the title of GrandSLAM Champion with a brand new story. This is the ultimate battle of wits and words.
Special Events
Each year The Moth presents two benefits featuring a special show and party: The Moth Ball and the Moth Members' Show.
Education
Featuring high school and college students who have participated in Moth workshops in their schools.
Community
Showcases of storytellers from a wide range of populations, community organizations and non-profits.
