This June, global storytelling nonprofit The Moth extends its acclaimed “American Dreams” Mainstage tour to four additional cities — Washington, D.C., Denver, St. Paul, and Houston — in a special programming series. The tour features a curated collection of stories that explore the complexities, triumphs, and surprises of the American experience. Pairing beloved listener favorites with brand-new, never-before-aired stories, the offshoot offers a rare opportunity to experience The Moth live, returning to some cities for the first time in years and debuting in others. Tickets for all four cities are on sale as of Thursday, April 16.
Each show in the series will feature the same powerhouse lineup:
- Jon Goode (host) — Emmy-nominated writer and author of “Black Curio,” whose work has appeared on CNN, HBO, VH1, and MTV
- George Sumner (storyteller) — retired Salt Lake City firefighter, and suburban fire chief
- Alistair Bane (storyteller) — citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, writer, and visual artist
- Jackie Andrews (storyteller) — former Army officer, and glass artist from Columbus, Ohio
- John Paul Brammer (storyteller) — author and illustrator from Oklahoma, acclaimed for his book “¡Hola Papi!”
- Renita Walls (storyteller) — spoken-word artist, and nurse practitioner from Atlanta, Georgia
Tour Dates and Venues
Doors open for all at 6:30 p.m. / Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
- June 10 – National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C.
- June 12 – The Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colo.
- June 25 – Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul, Minn.
- June 27 – Cullen Performance Hall, 4300 University Drive, Houston, Texas
"We’re excited to extend our 'American Dreams' tour to more communities at this pivotal moment, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary," said Christina Norman, Chief Creative Officer of The Moth. "For two and a half centuries, the idea of the American Dream has inspired people with the belief that where you begin does not determine where you end up. These stories — some fan favorites, some being heard for the first time — reflect the many ways people define and reinvent that dream. There’s nothing like experiencing them together in a room."
About The Moth
The Moth is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting humanity through the power of personal storytelling. Since launching in 1997, The Moth has presented more than 65,000 true stories — told live and without notes — to standing-room-only audiences around the world. Today, The Moth produces more than 600 live events annually and maintains an ongoing presence in 29 cities worldwide. Its work spans live storytelling, workshops and education, and media and publishing, including the internationally touring Mainstage series, open-mic StorySLAMs, and global storytelling initiatives. Each year, The Moth leads thousands of new storytellers through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals. Its Peabody Award-winning "The Moth Radio Hour," presented by PRX, airs weekly on more than 540 public radio stations, while "The Moth Podcast" is downloaded tens of millions of times annually. The Moth has published five books, including several New York Times bestsellers, such as "My Life in Stories: A Guided Journal from The Moth" (Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, $22.99). For more information, visit www.themoth.org and follow on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, and Facebook.
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