Join us for a fall-themed poetry slam. Sla m poetry is a form of performance poetry that combines the elements of per formance\, writing\, competition\, and audience participation.
\n**A ccepting a limited number of slam participants. Open to an audience. Pleas e indicate your selection when registering.**
\nBasic Poetry Slam Ru
les
1. Each poem must be of the poet&rsquo\;s own creation.
2. M
emorization is not required or necessary. \; The poet may choose to br
ing a sheet of paper or chapbook to the stage to read off of their phone(s
).
3. Each poet gets three minutes (plus a ten-second grace period) t
o read one poem. If the poet goes over time\, points will be deducted from
the total score by the scorekeeper. \; \;
4. The poet may no
t use props\, costumes\, pre-recorded/taped music\, or musical instruments
while performing. \; It&rsquo\;s just you and your poem on stage.&nbs
p\; BUT you are allowed to sing or beat box or make any other sounds with
your body in your performance.
4B: as far as props go&hellip\;don&rsq
uo\;t write a poem about your phone and use your phone in your performance
\, or a poem about toques and point to your toque etc. \; as for costu
mes\, you cannot change clothes during your poem. \; \;
5. Th
e poem may NOT include sexist\, racist\, homophobic\, or transphobic comme
nts. Basically\, use your common sense and don&rsquo\;t be a jerk\, and le
ave your hate at the gate. \; However anger\, upset and frustration ar
e totally legit emotions to express in your poem\, just be creative in how
you go about doing it.