
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “NINE TO FIVE”
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.
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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 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.

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 rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
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A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.

A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.
A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.
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Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks bring Asheville creatives and community voices to the stage with 20 slides timed to 20 seconds each. Expect a lively taproom crowd, strong nonalcoholic options at the bar, and a food truck before the 7:30 pm program.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks bring Asheville creatives and community voices to the stage with 20 slides timed to 20 seconds each. Expect a lively taproom crowd, strong nonalcoholic options at the bar, and a food truck before the 7:30 pm program.

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.

Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.

Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.
Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.

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A loose, anything-goes comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where locals test wild one-liners, weird characters, and offbeat bits. Expect a rowdy late-night crowd and surprise moments.
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A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.
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Community open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Expect a casual late night hang for rotating local talent and spontaneous performances in an intimate space.
Community open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Expect a casual late night hang for rotating local talent and spontaneous performances in an intimate space.

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Long-form improv comedy built from audience-inspired scenes that evolve into connected storylines and character arcs. Expect a late-night, theater-style show with fast callbacks, playful chaos, and a lively crowd vibe.
Long-form improv comedy built from audience-inspired scenes that evolve into connected storylines and character arcs. Expect a late-night, theater-style show with fast callbacks, playful chaos, and a lively crowd vibe.