The StorySLAM is a live storytelling competition in the vein of poetry slams[1] organized by The Moth, a non-profit literary society from New York City, since 2001.
Storytellers (slammers) have 5 minutes each to tell a story, based on a theme chosen for the event.
[3][4] The events, held in cities around the United States, now also include a competition;[5] participants are judged by teams of audience members.
[6] The organization also holds a biannual Grand Slam competition.
[7][8] Notables performing at StorySLAMs include Moby, Lili Taylor, and Frank McCourt.