How long do Moth events last?

Moth StorySLAMs are open-mic storytelling competitions, held in 28 cities around the world. They are open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme.

Why is the competition called The Moth?

More than two decades ago on St. Simons Island, novelist George Dawes Green and his friends would gather together on a back porch to share stories and play poker. They called themselves “The Moths,” inspired by insects let in through a hole in the porch screen.

Are The Moth stories true?

Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.

Where is The Moth StorySLAM?

In this hour we’ll travel around the country to hear stories from our live open mic StorySLAM events: Louisville, Kentucky; San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; Portland, Oregon; as well as the birthplace of the Moth StorySlam, New York City.

Do you get paid to be on The Moth?

When it comes to pay for the live shows, they have a unique formula: They don’t pay for participation in their regular StorySLAM shows.

What opportunities does The Moth offer?

MothWorks offers customized workshops and private events. Using the Seven Principles of Moth Storytelling, developed through work with over twenty thousand storytellers, our workshops introduce a vocabulary for storytelling and develop practical storytelling solutions for business.

What is the moral story of the story of The Moth?

The moth story is not just a story, but a moral everyone should learn from. One lesson from the moth story is obedience; always obey those that are older than you, especially your parent, because they know better.

How many The Moth books are there?

The Moth has published three books: The Moth: 50 True Stories (2013) reached #22 on The New York Times Paperback Nonfiction Best-Seller List; All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown (2017); and Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible (2019).

What is The Moth on NPR?

The Moth Radio Hour is a weekly series featuring true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment. Each Moth Radio Hour mixes humorous, heartbreaking, and poignant tales that captivate, surprise, and delight audiences with their honesty, bravery and humor.

Can a moth bite you?

The vast majority of adult moths don’t have mouths and are incapable of biting anything, much less you. For the most part, they also don’t sting. However, moths begin life as larvae, called caterpillars, before they go through a metamorphosis process and emerge with wings.

Why are moths fuzzy?

Furry coating hides moths from echolocating bats. Many moths sport luxurious pelts of scales, making them look like fuzzy butterflies.

What is moth hour?

noun. The time when moths are most in evidence.

What is a moth presentation?

The Moth is a series of live storytelling events around the country as well as an Emmy-winning radio hour, a podcast and a website, where you can submit your own one-minute story.

How do you identify a moth in a story?

Storytelling Tips & Tricks
Be forewarned. Moth stories are told, not read. Have some stakes. Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention. Know your story well enough so you can have fun! Steer clear of meandering endings. No standup routines please. No rants. No essays.

How do you submit a story to The Moth?

Pitch by Phone: 1-877-799-MOTH (1-877-799-6684).

We’re looking for stories to feature on our website, The Moth Radio Hour, and potentially The Moth Mainstage!
Start with your name, your email, and be sure to include where you are from in the location field.Now hit record and wow us with a 1 minute pitch of your story!

How much are tickets to The Moth?

Tickets to The Moth events can cost as much as $200.00 a ticket, but typically $153.00 is the average price you’ll pay for entry into the event. Customers can find cheap The Moth tickets on our website for $66.00.

Is The Moth podcast free?

The Moth Podcast | Free Listening on Podbean App.

How do I listen to The Moth Radio Hour?

The Moth Podcast

This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player.