The Moth StorySLAM: Home for the Holidays
This open-mic storytelling competition invites participants to take the stage or simply listen from the audience. Storytellers share five-minute personal accounts centered on the joys, tensions, and chaos of holiday gatherings, traditions, and reunions. Tales touch on themes of belonging, humor, nostalgia, and heartbreak across holiday celebrations of all seasons.
What to Expect
Open-mic storytelling competition featuring five-minute tales on holiday themes.
Event Details
Ages
16+
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
WBUR CitySpace
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Storytelling fans aged 16 and older
Vibe
Personal and reflective
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
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Tips & Advice
- If you plan to tell a story, shape it into a five-minute personal account that connects with the holiday-season theme.
- Holiday stories from any season are welcome, so your story need not focus on Christmas.
- Attend as a listener if you do not want to take the open mic; audience members can simply enjoy the show.
- Keep the 16-and-older age restriction in mind when choosing who attends, as younger guests are not eligible for admission.
- Do not count on a WBUR member discount for admission; the event details say member discounts do not apply to The Moth events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone take part in the open-mic competition?
Yes. Anyone with a five-minute story on the night’s theme can take the stage.
What should a story be about?
Stories can explore holiday gatherings, reunions, traditions, belonging, humor, tension, nostalgia, or heartbreak. Holiday stories from any season are welcome.
Can I attend just to listen?
Yes. You can enjoy the show without telling a story.
Is there an age restriction?
The event is for ages 16 and up.
Do WBUR members receive a discount?
No. WBUR member discounts do not apply to The Moth events.
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