THE MOTH is an acclaimed nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of true, personal storytelling. For over twenty-five years, The Moth has worked with individuals--including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners--to develop stories that move and inspire audiences around the world.
Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented more than 60,000 stories live on stage and through its popular podcast and Radio Hour. It has been honored with numerous awards, including the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and a Peabody Award for The Moth Radio Hour, which airs on over 500 stations nationwide.