David Crabb (Host, Comedian, Emcee)

As an emcee, I utilize stand-up to engage and entertain an audience. Although much of this is pulled from pre-existing sets, I make it a point to keep references and jokes specific to the crowd at hand.

As a speaker, storyteller or officiant, I also utilize humor in my performance, but focus a bit more on the meaning and message behind what I'm saying. Although laughter is important, I think touching peoples' hearts and minds is key when talking about serious issues like animal rescue, discrimination or health issues.

People have told me that what they like about my hosting & comedy is that it feels like I'm only talking to them. This is important to me, and I try to think of every audience, regardless of size, as a small group of dear friends.

DAVID CRABB is a performer, writer, host & storyteller in New York City. He
​has been a host of The Moth Story Slam at events across the nation for audiences numbering the thousands, including a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House.

His solo show BAD KID was met with critical acclaim (Advocate, Village Voice, Flavorpill, NYTheatre) and named a New York Times Critics' Pick. A memoir based on the show was released this year by Harper Perennial.

David was one of 7 performers chosen by Time Out New York for their 2013 New York Comedy Festival line-up. The Wall Street Journal praised him as a performer capable of guiding a crowd "from belly laughs to pin-drop silence."

David is the co-creator/producer of the live storytelling series ASK ME. He has been a member of NYC's Axis Company Theatre since 2003, developing original material in New York, Paris and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

This Fall (link hidden) will release his original storytelling series, "Stories In Session,"featuring stories from and interviews with the nation's best-known storytellers.