THEME: “Spring Awakenings, Fresh Starts and New Beginnings”

A brand new you, a brand new day. Tell us a 5-minute story about how you chartered your fresh start and new beginning. How did it work out? Or what do you have planned?

The Mosquito Story Slam is a live storytelling event in its 10th season on the Outer Cape making it’s Orleans debut during Arts Week 2025!. Audience members are invited to prepare a 5-minute, true story based on the theme. 10 storytellers are chosen at random each night. Special guest host and audience favorites are featured nightly.

Mosquito stories are told, not read - no notes allowed! We find that successful stories connect strongly to the theme, have a sense of urgency or suspense and a great opening and closing line! Storyteller tips: practice in your car or on a jog, and record onto your phone for timing!

Tell your friends. Take a chance. Hear or tell stories with a bite!

Vanessa Vartabedian is the creator and producer of The Mosquito Story Slam and podcast, currently in its 12th year.

 Having presented hundreds of stories to thousands of audience members on Cape Cod and beyond, she not only understands the intimate truth of how to tell a compelling story, but the impact and value that storytelling can offer others.

 Honoring and celebrating the diversity of our human experiences has always been the Mosquito’s goal.

 Vanessa is a skilled story-coach and educator who thrives in helping others share their stories with the world. She studied acting at NYU, and regularly tells her own stories through live performance, filmmaking and as a podcaster.