StorySLAM explained

The StorySLAM is a live storytelling competition in the vein of poetry slams^[1] organized by The Moth, a non-profit literary society from New York City, since 2001. Storytellers (slammers) have 5 minutes each to tell a story, based on a theme chosen for the event.^[2] No notes are allowed: stories must be told and not read.^{[3] [4]} The events, held in cities around the United States, now also include a competition;^[5] participants are judged by teams of audience members.^[6] The organization also holds a biannual Grand Slam competition.^{[7] [8]}

Notables performing at StorySLAMs include Moby, Lili Taylor, and Frank McCourt.^[9]

Locations

• United States
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Asheville, North Carolina
    • • Boston, Massachusetts Burlington, Vermont
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Houston, Texas
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Miami, Florida
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • New York City, New York
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Portland, Oregon
  • San Francisco, California
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Twin Cities, Minnesota
• International:
  • Bristol, England
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • London, England
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Krakòw, Poland

Notes and References

1. News: Halloween Follies: Warhol Re-Conjured at Factory Bash; Unisex Salon Is a Band of Ex-Models; The Moth Wants Your Stories at the Nuyorican; One of the Year's Fine Indie Films, Toxic Avenger 4, Premieres. Vizzini. Ned. 6 November 2001. New York Press. 1 April 2010.
2. Web site: The Moth StorySLAMS. The Moth. 1 April 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100402062853/http://www.themoth.org/storyslams. 2 April 2010.
3. News: Pencil This In: Castle at the Paley Center, Downtown's Historic Theaters, and 21st Century Gardening. https://web.archive.org/web/20171105184554/http://laist.com/2010/03/16/pencil_this_in_castle_at_the_paley.php. dead. 5 November 2017. 16 March 2010. LAist. 1 April 2010.
4. News: Upcoming Events For Literary Folk. 29 March 2010. Chicagoist. 1 April 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120403035704/http://chicagoist.com/2010/03/29/upcoming_events_for_literary_folk_6.php. 3 April 2012.
5. News: Telling Stories. Schneider. Iris. 29 March 2010. LA Observed. 1 April 2010.
6. News: Tell Me a Story. 18 March 2010. The New York Times. 1 April 2010.
7. News: NYC Raconteurs Take Stage in Story Series The Moth. Kane. Michael. 24 March 2007. New York Post. 1 April 2010.
8. News: Take my wife — just kidding. DeMeritt. Jennifer. 17–23 November 2006. Downtown Express. 1 April 2010.
9. News: The Moth: Mmm-mmmh! Good story!. Faires. Robert. 27 April 2007. The Austin Chronicle. 1 April 2010.