The Moth StorySLAM
Monday, November 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CST · Beverly Arts Center of Chicago · Chicago, IL
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Overview of The Moth StorySLAM The Moth StorySLAMs are held in various cities around the world and are open to anyone who wishes to share a five-minute story on the night’s theme. Participants put their names in a hat, and a selection is made to determine who will take the stage. Each storyteller has five minutes to captivate the audience with their tale, which is judged by audience members based on criteria such as adherence to the theme, storytelling quality management. How It Works Participation: Anyone can sign up to tell a story. When the doors open, hopeful storytellers submit their names for a chance to be selected to perform Themes: Each StorySLAM has a specific theme that participants must adhere to. Themes can vary widely, encouraging diverse storytelling Judging: After all stories are told, audience members score the performances, and a winner is declared. Winners from multiple StorySLAMs may compete in a GrandSLAM event for the title of champion The night’s theme is…. ORIGINS Prepare a five-minute story about beginnings. Lightbulbs illuminating, shells cracking, cocoons giving way to metamorphosis. Transitions and transformations. Bring us your tales of catalysts big and small, from puberty to graduations or first crushes to experiments. The impetus, the springboard, your back story. Like every hero, we know you started somewhere. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
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