StorySLAM

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^{[citation needed]}
  • Asheville, North Carolina^{[citation needed]}
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Burlington, Vermont
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Chicago, Illinois^[4]
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Houston, Texas
  • Los Angeles, California^[5]
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Miami, Florida
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • New York City, New York^[6]
  • 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