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“The Moth is a place where people tell true stories on stage with no notes, in front of strangers, and the stories are on a specific theme,” explains director Sarah Austin Jenness. On a very basic level, that’s what you can expect from tonight’s Moth Mainstage: When Worlds Collide event at the Paramount Theatre.
“The stories at the Mainstage are usually humorous and heartbreaking; there’s an element of vulnerability, and it’s a chance for a real connection with people you might never meet in addition to being a great night of entertainment,” Jenness adds. “There are five very different voices involved. It’s a mix of terrific stories that we’ve found nationwide, plus some local voices.
“The stories are crafted ahead of time with a director,” she continues, “and they have a ten- to twelve-minute time limit, which allows the storytellers to delve deeper into the material.”
The Moth Mainstage begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount, 1621 Glenarm Place; tickets start at $25. And if you miss out tonight, don’t worry: The Moth is launching its Story Slam series in Denver in October. Visit themoth.org for details.
Tue., Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., 2014
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