THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOSPITALITY”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… HOSPITALITY: Cook up a five-minute story about the beauty and occasional chaos of saying, “Come on in.” Early mornings, late nights, clopening, or back-to-back doubles. Serving your crushtomer or the dread of the house guest that overstayed their welcome. Standing for 8 hours, remembering to smile, and only sometimes crying in the walk-in. Testing mettle and memory. Can I speak to the manager? Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “ONLY IN ASHEVILLE”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ONLY IN ASHEVILLE: Prepare a five-minute tale of events that transpired in your town that couldn’t happen elsewhere. Secret histories or local mysteries. Tourist traps or hidden gems. Your adventures to the notorious makeout spot, your segment in the local paper, or your run-in with the infamous mayor. The suburbs or the city, on top of a mountain or at the bottom of a valley, tell us about what makes Asheville, *ASHEVILLE*. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “BLOOM”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… BLOOM: Prepare a five-minute story about growth. Rising from the concrete or blossoming late in life tell us about the journey to reach your full potential. From peaking early to flourishing after years of careful nurturing, bring us stories of new beginnings, perseverance, and those moments when everything finally came to fruition. April showers bring May flowers, but the path to blooming is rarely straightforward. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “BEEF”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… BEEF: Prepare a five-minute story about bad blood. The petty grievances that drive you mad, the cold wars waged, long-standing grudges to petty spats, tell us about the rivalries that pushed your buttons. Whether it’s a feud with a neighbor, an old friend turned frenemy, or a silent standoff that’s gone on way too long. Blood-boiling showdowns to simmering passive-aggressive battles. Montagues and Capulets, Sharks and Jets, tell us about the grudges that just won’t quit. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “LOVE HURTS”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… LOVE HURTS: Prepare a five-minute tale about a love that made you go OUCH. The agony of deferred love! The misery of good love, gone bad! The anguish of one-way love! Bring stories of your heart, kicked to the curb by the people or places or things you love…or used to love. Love that “Hurts So Good” also welcome. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “RESET”
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… RESET: Prepare a five-minute story about a fresh start. Clean slates and wet paint. When the tide came in and the sandcastle returned to sand. Expunging your past reputation and going back to square one. Cutting bangs after the big breakup. Whether you changed your zip code, career, or outlook on life, tell us about a time you felt new. Tomorrow is another day. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis. With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “SILVER LINING”
– PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW- GA SEATING IN FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE MOTH resumes their recurring monthly Asheville StorySLAM at The Grey Eagle at 7:30pm! This month’s theme is…. SIVLER LININGS: Prepare a five-minute story about the bright side. The upside of your divorce/traffic ticket/broken leg. One door slams shut and, lo and behold, another swings wide open. The lost job that led you to your calling; the missed flight that gave you an extra vacation day. Bad news gone good! The consolation prize that trumps all.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “ASHEVILLE”
As of October 31st, the theme of this SLAM is ASHEVILLE. Whether it’s a cherished memory, a heartfelt experience, or a tale of resilience, we want to hear your stories. If you’ve prepared stories for our previously scheduled theme, YES, CHEF!, we welcome you to share those stories as well. This is an open space, so come one, come all. In honor of this special SLAM, we invite you to pay what you can. Choose the ticket tier that feels most comfortable for you—regardless of price, every ticket grants you the same experience at this show. Your presence and stories are what truly matter, so come join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and community. – PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW- GA SEATING IN FIRST COME, FIRST SERVEDTHE MOTH resumes their recurring monthly Asheville StorySLAM at The Grey Eagle at 7:30pm! This month’s theme is…. ASHEVILLE: Prepare a five-minute story about the land of the sky. Resilience, strength, and the community that lent a hand when you needed it the most. Basking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or a visit to the buzzy restaurant with the life-changing food. Tales of the neighbors, friends, and local celebrities that make this place home. Whether you’re new in town or NC born and raised, tell us about what makes Asheville, Asheville.
[CANCELED] THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “STRANGE ENCOUNTERS”
– PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW- GA SEATING IN FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE MOTH resumes their recurring monthly Asheville StorySLAM at The Grey Eagle at 7:30pm! This month’s theme is…. STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozoological creatures, familiar faces with unfamiliar behaviors, and peculiar places that have branded themselves on your brain. Whether haunting, heartwarming, or utterly confusing, we want to know about your most uniquely bizarre experiences.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOT MESS”
– PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW- GA SEATING IN FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE MOTH resumes their recurring monthly Asheville StorySLAM at The Grey Eagle at 7:30pm! This month’s theme is…. HOT MESS: Prepare a five-minute story about spectacular chaos. Faux pas and flamboyant fails. Calamitous confusion. Wearing two different shoes to work, butt dialing an ex, or tanking the interview. Disheveled dramas and situations so tangled there is no hope of straightening things out.