THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM - "ANYTHING GOES"
True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.
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Tellabration
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