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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. [2] No notes are allowed: stories must be told and not read. [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. [9]

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