Hosting The Moth Monday May 27th

I'm excited to be hosting a Moth Story Slam in NYC this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Monday May 27th

Theme: "PRESTIGE"

7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

I'm Hosting The MothSlam the April 18th & 29th

I'm excited to be hosting The Moth Story Slam in NYC twice this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

April 18th
Theme: "MYSTERY"
7:30pm stories begin at Housing Works Book Store

April 29th
Theme: "RESPECT"
7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry and a table/seating.

More info:
http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Hosting Story League DC: The 90's on 11/28

I'm excited to be hosting the Story League's Story Contest in DC on Wednesday November 28th. The theme is beyond amazing and right up my alley- the 90's. So prepare for loads of Goth anecdotes and tales of teenage recreational drug use. You know... David Crabb-ish stories.

The details:
Wednesday November 28th at 9pm
Location: Busboys and Poets 14th/V, Washington DC
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/284975

IMPORTANT: Seating cannot be guaranteed for any ticket holder after 9:10. Line forms approx. 8:30 and doors open at 8:45.

RULES: Our 3 expert judges will consider all story submissions before the contest begins and decide which stories they most wish to hear.

Tellers have a maximum 7 minutes to tell a true story set in the 1990s. 
At 6 minutes you will receive a signal that you only have 1 minute left.

The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will receive $100 cash as a prize. The audience will also select its favorite!

Submit your 100-word story synopsis here: http://www.storyleague.org/submit-your-story/ or fill out a card at the show.

I'm Hosting The Moth at Bell House August 6!

This just in from the truly-amazing-news department- I've been asked to host the legendary Moth StorySlam Wednesday, August 6th at The Bell House in Brooklyn. I cannot express how honored, thrilled, and truly freaking terrified I am to do this. And, as if it isn't enough pressure to be taking the mic at the mother of all storytelling slams, I'm filling in for resident badass Peter Aguero. And those are some big shoes to fill. Literally! The guy's like 9 feet tall or something. So expect to look downright Lilliputian on the massive Bell House stage.

The theme is "Sunny." And if you've seen, heard, or read my tales of high school drug parties and X-rated Goth escapades, you know this theme is an AMAZING fit for my sensibilities.

Seriously.

Tickets go fast at the door for 8 bucks a pop. In order to ensure entry, soon you'll be able to buy advance tickets HERE for 16 dollars.

I hope you can make it out. This is some high-falutin' hostery right here. I think I'm going to keep a Cuss jar onstage just to keep myself in line. At one dollar per profanity, this gig is gonna put me in the poor house.

Hope to see you there!

More info HERE