
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “NINE TO FIVE”
Rapid-fire true storytelling with five-minute, theme-based tales about jobs, side hustles, HR mishaps, and burning the midnight oil. Audience energy and judging drive a lively late-night competition vibe in a pub setting.
Similar Events
True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a competitive StorySLAM format with audience judging and a "Nine to Five" work-life theme. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt first-job tales, and on-the-clock confessions in a lively late-night crowd.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a competitive StorySLAM format with audience judging and a "Nine to Five" work-life theme. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt first-job tales, and on-the-clock confessions in a lively late-night crowd.
True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a competitive StorySLAM format with audience judging and a "Nine to Five" work-life theme. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt first-job tales, and on-the-clock confessions in a lively late-night crowd.

True, five-minute personal stories compete on the “Nine to Five” theme in a lively, audience-driven StorySLAM format. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt confessions, and rapid-fire rounds in an intimate late-night listening room.

True, five-minute personal stories compete on the “Nine to Five” theme in a lively, audience-driven StorySLAM format. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt confessions, and rapid-fire rounds in an intimate late-night listening room.
True, five-minute personal stories compete on the “Nine to Five” theme in a lively, audience-driven StorySLAM format. Expect punchy humor, heartfelt confessions, and rapid-fire rounds in an intimate late-night listening room.
True, five minute personal tales compete under the theme “MAGIC,” from wild coincidences to impossible moments that defy logic. Expect a lively, audience driven storytelling slam with sign ups on site and big laughs late night.
True, five minute personal tales compete under the theme “MAGIC,” from wild coincidences to impossible moments that defy logic. Expect a lively, audience driven storytelling slam with sign ups on site and big laughs late night.
True, five minute personal tales compete under the theme “MAGIC,” from wild coincidences to impossible moments that defy logic. Expect a lively, audience driven storytelling slam with sign ups on site and big laughs late night.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.

Competitive live storytelling slam where selected tellers share true, personal stories onstage with theatrical lighting and a lively audience. Expect laugh out loud moments, heartfelt twists, and community judging in a downtown performing arts hall.

Competitive live storytelling slam where selected tellers share true, personal stories onstage with theatrical lighting and a lively audience. Expect laugh out loud moments, heartfelt twists, and community judging in a downtown performing arts hall.
Competitive live storytelling slam where selected tellers share true, personal stories onstage with theatrical lighting and a lively audience. Expect laugh out loud moments, heartfelt twists, and community judging in a downtown performing arts hall.

A casual pre show meetup at The Baby Bull before heading to The Moth Asheville StorySLAM “Nine to Five” at Grey Eagle Music Hall. Arrive early for a quick hello in Zen Mountain Studio upstairs, then walk over for live, theme based storytelling.

A casual pre show meetup at The Baby Bull before heading to The Moth Asheville StorySLAM “Nine to Five” at Grey Eagle Music Hall. Arrive early for a quick hello in Zen Mountain Studio upstairs, then walk over for live, theme based storytelling.
A casual pre show meetup at The Baby Bull before heading to The Moth Asheville StorySLAM “Nine to Five” at Grey Eagle Music Hall. Arrive early for a quick hello in Zen Mountain Studio upstairs, then walk over for live, theme based storytelling.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.

Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.

Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.

Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.
Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.

Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.

Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.
Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.

A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.

A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.
A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.

A late-night sideshow-style stage takeover with high-energy performances and a rowdy barroom crowd. Expect loud, fast-paced entertainment in a music hall pub setting built for after-hours hangouts.

A late-night sideshow-style stage takeover with high-energy performances and a rowdy barroom crowd. Expect loud, fast-paced entertainment in a music hall pub setting built for after-hours hangouts.
A late-night sideshow-style stage takeover with high-energy performances and a rowdy barroom crowd. Expect loud, fast-paced entertainment in a music hall pub setting built for after-hours hangouts.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

Late-night patio set at a beloved Asheville pub, with Ben Musser leaning into intimate singer songwriter vibes. Expect close-up vocals, conversational stage banter, and an easygoing outdoor hang for night owls.

Late-night patio set at a beloved Asheville pub, with Ben Musser leaning into intimate singer songwriter vibes. Expect close-up vocals, conversational stage banter, and an easygoing outdoor hang for night owls.
Late-night patio set at a beloved Asheville pub, with Ben Musser leaning into intimate singer songwriter vibes. Expect close-up vocals, conversational stage banter, and an easygoing outdoor hang for night owls.

Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.

Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.
Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.

Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting at The Odditorium, where locals test fresh jokes and offbeat bits. Expect a fast-moving, anything-goes lineup and rowdy crowd energy.

Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting at The Odditorium, where locals test fresh jokes and offbeat bits. Expect a fast-moving, anything-goes lineup and rowdy crowd energy.
Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting at The Odditorium, where locals test fresh jokes and offbeat bits. Expect a fast-moving, anything-goes lineup and rowdy crowd energy.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.
A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

A laid-back stage night in a downtown craft brewery where singers, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets while the crowd sips house-made beers. Come to perform or cheer on local talent in a casual taproom vibe.

A laid-back stage night in a downtown craft brewery where singers, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets while the crowd sips house-made beers. Come to perform or cheer on local talent in a casual taproom vibe.
A laid-back stage night in a downtown craft brewery where singers, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets while the crowd sips house-made beers. Come to perform or cheer on local talent in a casual taproom vibe.

A late-night stand-up set built around sharp observational jokes and tightly paced punchlines in an intimate music hall pub setting. Expect a lively crowd vibe with bar service and a classic club-style comedy atmosphere.

A late-night stand-up set built around sharp observational jokes and tightly paced punchlines in an intimate music hall pub setting. Expect a lively crowd vibe with bar service and a classic club-style comedy atmosphere.
A late-night stand-up set built around sharp observational jokes and tightly paced punchlines in an intimate music hall pub setting. Expect a lively crowd vibe with bar service and a classic club-style comedy atmosphere.