StorySLAM

The StorySLAM is a live storytelling competition in the vein of poetry slams 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. No notes are allowed: stories must be told and not read. The events, held in cities around the United States, now also include a competition; participants are judged by teams of audience members. The organization also holds a biannual Grand Slam competition.

Notables performing at StorySLAMs include Moby, Lili Taylor, and Frank McCourt.

Locations

 * United States
 * Ann Arbor, Michigan
 * Asheville, North Carolina
 * Boston, Massachusetts
 * Burlington, Vermont
 * Washington, D.C.
 * Chicago, Illinois
 * Denver, Colorado
 * Detroit, Michigan
 * Houston, Texas
 * Los Angeles, California
 * Louisville, Kentucky
 * Madison, Wisconsin
 * Miami, Florida
 * Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 * New Orleans, Louisiana
 * New York City, New York
 * 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