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.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “ELBOW GREASE”
– 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…. ELBOW GREASE: Prepare a five-minute story about rolling up your sleeves. Putting in long hours, burning the midnight oil — the blood, sweat and tears. A “make it work!” moment. Toiling over your final paper, or going all out on that science project. Clearing out the attic, cleaning those windows, getting under the hood. Sometimes it is broke and needs fixing!
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “TEMPTATION”
– 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…. TEMPTATION: Prepare a five-minute story about willpower. Tell us of your iron or paper thin resolve. Battles with fidelity, smoking, loving, shopping or all of the above. Resisting the urge to check Instagram, reading your lover’s diary or sleeping in just a few more minutes. Self control and other epic internal struggles. Caving to impulses or holding strong, the itch you can’t help but scratch!
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “GUTS”
– 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…. GUTS: Prepare a five-minute story about moments of boldness and courage and the peaks and pratfalls of a daring spirit. Scaling mountains or admitting to mistakes. Being the first in line to try a never before tested remedy or the last diver at the safety stop in shark infested waters. Tell us about your nervy-est (or most nervous) experiences.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “SNOOPING”
– 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…. SNOOPING: Prepare a five-minute story about being nosy. Eavesdropping, meddling and sneaking around. Seemingly harmless questions or internet stalking. Flipping through a sibling’s diary, hiring a private eye, or peeking at someone’s browser history. Intrusive neighbors, overnight stake outs, or facial recognition surveillance. Or, tell us about your own prying and spying. Mind your own business!
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “GREEN”
– 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…. GREEN: Prepare a five-minute tale involving verdant fields, blades of grass, tree-huggers or leprechauns. The bubbling envy over the childhood friend whose sneakers always shone brighter than yours. The excitement of passing “GO” and collecting $200. Stories of the unripe and inexperienced. The time when nature nurtured you, or when you were lost in the forest at nightfall with no flashlight. The grass is always, well… you know.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “DAZZLED”
– 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…. DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or cosplaying as Marilyn Monroe. Share your shiniest, knock out memories that no one believes or the moments that prove that all that glitters is gold.
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “FIRST IMPRESSIONS”
– 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…. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Prepare a five-minute story about initial encounters. Blind dates, fixer-uppers, catfish, and long lost twins. When your gut instincts were proven right, or when you unfairly judged a book by its cover. Day one at a new job, new school, or new city. The stinky cheese that was actually scrumptious. The singer with the gravelly voice that you grow to love. The indelible mark made upon meeting somebody for the first time.
