Cape Cod National Seashore will host the unique Mosquito Story Slam/NPS.

"Mother Nature: She was here before us and she will surely outlive us. She’s powerful, unpredictable, fragile, forgiving, and sometimes, unforgiving." Such is the inspiration for the Cape Cod National Seashore Mosquito Story Slam! To bring these tales to life, the park invites storytellers to take a five-minute experience to the stage to illuminate their personal relationship with Mother Nature. Held in the outdoor amphitheater, this unique event connects speakers and the audience with the great outdoors. 

The Mosquito Story Slam is a live storytelling series and podcast produced by Vanessa Vartabedian. Now in its 6th season on the Outer Cape, Mosquito engages audiences in the art and craft of storytelling, while honoring and celebrating the commonality of human experiences. Mosquito stories are told, not read – no notes or cheat sheets allowed. Storytellers are picked at random from those who sign up, and each has five minutes to share a true, personal story based on the theme of Mother Nature. As this a family-friendly event, only G or PG-rated stories are permitted. All stories are recorded live and published via podcast on Soundcloud.com/MosquitoStorySlam, where  past episodes of The Mosquito are archived.

The free event is made possible by major financial support from the national seashore’s longtime education partner, America’s National Parks, which operates park stores at seashore visitor centers, within the Keeper’s shop, as well as tours at Highland Light. 

Date: August 15, 2019

When: 6 - 8 p.m. Storytellers should arrive at 5:30 p.m. to sign up.

Where: Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Bench seating is available on a first come, first served basis, with ample lawn seating. Picnicking is welcome, and bug spray is recommended. Bring a flashlight for returning to cars.