Moth-UP MOTH-UP

Moth wings on an old-style microphone

Cocoon

Sponsored by:
Mahaney Arts Center and MothUP

Inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is a special evening of true stories told live without notes. This year’s storytellers include Hafez Sami-Sadeghi ’28.5; faculty members James Fitzsimmons (Anthropology), Jerry Philogene (Black Studies), and Susan DeSimone (Biology); Director of Middlebury’s Abenaki School Jesse Bowman Bruchac, and three-time Moth GrandSLAM champion and educator Dr. Christine Gentry. They’ll all be telling stories on the theme “Before I Die,” in association with the public art installation in the lower lobby.

Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

$15/10/8/5; https://go.middlebury.edu/tickets
Open to the Public

Two Truths and a Lie: Middlebury Moth Event

Sponsored by:
MothUP
Two Truths and a Lie! Students and faculty tell 8-10 minute true stroies… two are true, one is a lie. The audience guesses who’s story is a lie! Join us for the first Moth event of the New Year! 

Gifford Gamut Room

Middlebury MothUp Interest Meeting

Sponsored by:
MothUP
Middlebury MothUp is hosting an interest meeting for students who want to get involved in producing live stories on campus!

LaForce Hall Seminar Room

MothUp presents: Carpe Noctem

Sponsored by:
MothUP
Every month, MothUp presents 4 storytellers who work with producers to craft stories that they present to a live audience. This month’s theme: Carpe Noctem (Seize the Night). Come to hear the fantastic Elissa (MothUp President, class of 22.5) tell a story at her last ever Moth!!

Gifford Gamut Room

Stripped Bare, A Middlebury Mothup Event

Sponsored by:
MothUP
Middlebury MothUp presents live storytelling events in the gamut room. More information about our events and organization can be found at go/moth.

Gifford Gamut Room

The Middlebury Moth-UP: Resolution

Sponsored by:
MothUP
It’s the New Year! Come hear true stories on the theme of “Resolution”, as told by students and special guests. Also, Moth-UP Co-President August Hutchinson ‘16.5 will be telling his last story before he graduates. Don’t miss it!

Pearsons Lounge