The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the raconteur, who breathes fire into true tales of ordinary life, and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. At the center of each performance is, of course, the story – and The Moth’s directors work with each storyteller to find, shape and present it. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience. Moth stories dissolve socio-economic barriers, expose vulnerabilities, and quietly suggest ways to overcome challenges and see with new eyes.
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The Ford Foundation's BUILD initiative recently partnered with storytelling nonprofit, The Moth, on an inspiring event filled with tales of growth, resilience, and impact from our grantees. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYnbQ7FM
A partnership between the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion BUILD program and The Moth, a storytelling nonprofit is providing a blueprint for how nonprofit leaders can embrace the benefits of narrative storytelling themselves. https://bit.ly/3KAWHMn
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I will be forever grateful to The Moth x Ford Foundation for the opportunity to participate in the Global Storytelling Workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa. Each participant’s stories were honored, held and crafted in a way that leverages our personal experiences and highlights their social impact. I’m so proud to have represented Institute for Women's Policy Research as a Ford Foundation grantee. We will continue to levarge the stories of women to bring policy change ✨
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Congratulations to Sarah Haberman Lee Ann Gullie Heather Colvin and the entire The Moth team for an extraordinary night celebrating true stories told live, by real people. Congratulations to Anne Maffei for beingg honored for all of the wonderful work she put in building the organization into the deeply human storytelling force that it is today, and to the legendary #AndreDeSchields for recieving the well derserved honor of Master Storyteller✨ Thank you Stephen Forcione Julie Fleischer Evan Baily Aransas Savas Andy Savas Alberto Ferreras and Carlos Hoyos for joining me in my support of The Moth.🔥 Ophira Eisenberg always good to see you!🎤🎤🎤 Sonya Jackson gabrielle glore and Denmark West i missed you! But I know you were there in body or spirit!❤️
Catch The Moth's Senior Director, Meg Bowles, on this week's "Podcast Playlist"! Host Leah Simone Brown chats with Meg about The Moth's latest anthology, "A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On and Letting Go," and reflects on 27 years of helping people from all over the world share their stories. Be sure to tune in as this episode also features incredible podcasts like, Mortified and Normal Gossip. Listen here: https://bit.ly/457y8Ab
For Teacher’s Appreciation Month we wanted to highlight a story from James Hamilton that celebrates the importance of educators. The Moth appreciates educators who help us find our story. Our Storytelling School is a resource for educators, students, and storytelling enthusiasts to build narrative skills. https://bit.ly/3R1GoMf You can read this month's Moth Storytelling School about different strategies you can use to make your story more compelling here: https://bit.ly/44Sr2Q0
We're excited to announce that we are hiring for the Manager, Global Community Program role. This full time global role will be focused on producing events, managing international partnerships, and ensuring execution of the Global team's initiatives. NYC based + hybrid work schedule with 2 days in office required. Help us spread the word! Applications are open now.
The rise of AI has caused more than one or two sleepless nights for content creators. "Will it replace me?" "Will what I do matter anymore?" A million questions, doubts and fears run through their minds. I get it — because creating content is what I've done for most of my career. But my mind has been put at ease by an unlikely source — NPR's The Moth. I've written about it in my latest post: https://bit.ly/3UNzRat #storytelling #contentcreation
Beyond thrilled to share that, Grown, our first-ever stand-alone post is a Webby Award Winner. Thank you to everyone on the Webby's jury for awarding us the top prize in the Podcast - Lifestyle Category! So many people poured their hearts, souls, and true stories into this podcast. We could not have done it without each one of you, including our co-hosts Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso Lacayo, everyone at The Moth, PRX, and our amazing storytellers.
Our very own Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust, recently appeared as a guest on Positively Ernie, Ernie Anastos's podcast. In their conversation, they delve into the power of personal stories, vulnerability, and the importance of passing down family narratives. They also discuss our latest anthology, 'A Point of Beauty,' which you can now pick up wherever you buy your books.
At this year's Moth Ball—our annual fundraising gala—we're celebrating the power of true stories to make waves and create ripples of empathy. In honor of this theme, we're excited to honor a true wave maker, trailblazer, and all-around icon, André De Shields as our Storyteller of The Year. He'll be joined alongside our Legacy Award Honoree, and longtime Moth supporter, Anne Maffei, and shine a light on the work of our Community Engagement Program. Through the Community Engagement Program, we provide the space, tools, and expertise for people to practice the art and craft of personal storytelling. We partner with community organizations, cultural institutions, and non-profits to host workshops that inspire confidence and self-reflection and deepen connections within and between communities. Learn more about our most important fundraiser of the year at themoth.org/mothball