As we look for a new location for the Digital Cabaret, we’re going to merge with the Moth StorySlam in February to get “back to the basics” of effective storytelling.
There are two great opportunities to join the fun!
- Tuesday February 17, theme “Love Hurts” at El Cid, in Silver Lake.
- Monday February 23, theme “Blunders” at Air Conditioned in Venice.
How it Works: 7:00 PM sign up to tell a story, volunteer to be on a judging team or just sit back and listen. 7:30 (SHARP), we’ll pick the first name and the show will begin. Each teller will have 5 minutes to tell his or her tale. After each story, the judges confer, and give a score. The teller with the highest score becomes our StorySLAM winner. The winner will compete with the year’s other winners in our next GrandSLAM Championship.
Be Forewarned: The Moth is NOT a venue for readings; it is a venue for tellings. No notes, papers, or cheat sheets allowed. Contestants are judged on sticking to the five-minute time frame, sticking to the theme and having a story that sticks — one that has a conflict and a resolution.
Story tips:
No standup routines please: The Moth LOVES funny people but requires that all funny people tell funny STORIES.
Steer clear of meandering endings: Your last line should be clear in your head.
Start in the action and set up the stakes.
re: future Digital Cabarets: We’ve been thinking about a more curated festival type event. If you’ve got a video short that’s begging to be seen, contact us!
