KCPW FEATURE

The Moth Radio Hour

Program Description

The Moth, a not-for-profit storytelling organization, was founded in New York in 1997 by poet and novelist George Dawes Green, who wanted to recreate in New York the feeling of sultry summer evenings on his native St. Simon's Island, Georgia, where he and a small circle of friends would gather to spin spellbinding tales on his friend Wanda's porch. After moving to New York, George missed the sense of connection he had felt sharing stories with his friends back home, and he decided to invite a few friends over to his New York apartment to tell and hear stories. Thus the first "Moth" evening took place in his living room. Word of these captivating story nights quickly spread, and The Moth moved to bigger venues in New York. Today, The Moth conducts eight ongoing programs and has brought more than 3,000 live stories to over 100,000 audience members.

Program Length

One Hour

Air Dates/Times

Saturdays from 7pm – 8pm (Fall 2010 and Spring 2011)

Sponsorship includes –

A 10-second underwriting message  - (2x per week) *At Open & Close of Each  Broadcast:

“(Your Name) is pleased to sponsor The Moth on KCPW.”

Total Messages Per Week:  2

Ten shows per year

Total Annual Value:  $750