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August 20 | The Moth Asheville storySLAM: "Schooled"

Listen to true stories or share your own at this open-mic storytelling competition sponsored by BPR.
Moth StorySLAM storytelling on stage at The Grey Eagle
Moth StorySLAM Asheville
Moth StorySLAM storytelling on stage at The Grey Eagle

Listen to true stories or share your own at The Moth's open-mic storytelling competition sponsored by BPR.

August's theme: "Schooled"

Prepare a five-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down by elders, gurus, and sages. Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Brené Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bullies…

  • When: Thursday, August 20 | Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: The Grey Eagle in Asheville
  • Tickets: $20.91 via The Grey Eagle, available starting July 30

Click here to purchase your tickets.

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.

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