I’m a fan of The Moth podcast and I just heard that there is now a Moth storySLAM in Detroit at Cliff Bell’s every month now. Who picked the venue? It is perfect.
Why does everything involving a mic and no accompaniment have to be a SLAM? Why can’t it be Story-aoke? If it is really going to be a slam, the people who stink should get physically slammed off the stage. I’ve been to overly-supportive readings and performances and such and they aren’t good for anyone's development.
It seems the art of storytelling is on the upward trend (and has been) It is often on the agenda in team building and corporate development programs. Even The Moth has a corporate training section. It reminds me of sitting through some very rehearsed sales meetings, where the VP stands in front of the room and tried desperately to relay their chosen personal anecdote (hey, everyone has to reinforce a learning moment) in a naturally convincing way. Ooooh so painful. If The Moth doesn’t come to Memphis, I will just start a monthly Corporate Meeting Video Outtake SLAM for all to enjoy.
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