Seats filling up for @TheMoth in Boston. Got a 5-minute true story 2 tell abt courage? The stage is set. Put yr name in the hat 4 a chance.
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 6, 2014
Story #1: A 9-year-old Jewish American girl faces her first day of school after moving to Munich in 1964. #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #2: Two college roommates dispatch 32 mice in 72 hours. “We were at war, but we were gentlemen.” #TheMoth #Courage
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #3: A tomboy grows up to be a drag king, helps others with gender identity. “I got my period on a whale watch.” #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #4: Man pulls driver from flipped car, car explodes, good samaritan jumps back in car & heads to work. (What then?) #TheMoth #Courage
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #5: A Jewish woman withstands a bully pulpit, sends an email & makes way 4 an act of generosity after an earthquake. #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
10 five-minute stories, all judged by selected audience members. Winner goes on to tell another day at the GrandSLAM. http://t.co/Jc4CRk5yoY
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #6: A friend’s fussy fears on the Appalachian rail end up showcasing her bravery. #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #7: Relentless sexual harassment at a scenic railroad office slams the door on inappropriate: “Stop staring at my tits!” #TheMoth
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #8: Boy gets handcuffed to school bus seat, sees bully in a new light. #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #9: Man breaks engagement, becomes father, passive-aggressive family glares on. Brother declares him brave. #TheMoth #Courage
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Story #10: A family vacation, the World Cup, a crazed giraffe, and Shakira on her Blackberry. #TheMoth #Courage — Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014
Had a fine time @TheMoth StorySLAM @LaughBoston last night. Thx @AARPMA for the tickets! #LifeReimaginedStory pic.twitter.com/Wr5ouY6pqb
— Girl in the Gloaming (@girlgloaming) May 7, 2014