poetry me, please SLAM COMPETITION: Bet On Yourself (2 Year Anniversary)

Rush The Mic presents poetry me, please The Slam Competition: Bet On Yourself

$3500 IS ON THE LINE! ($2,500 - 1st Place, $700 - 2nd Place, $300 - 3rd Place)

We're celebrating our 2 year anniversary since PMP's 1st Showcase back in 2021!!

Hosted by our very own The Comedian & sounds by DJ COMPLETE on Saturday, June 3rd at The Legendary SOB's (21+) please join us for the second installment of our annual PMP Poetry Slam, join us for a night of drinks, full-service seated dinner, musical acts, and Spoken-Word Poetry.

Sponsored by Vasquez & Segarra LLP

Tables & Seating are on a first-come, first-serve basis. *EARLY ARRIVAL IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED*

Two Drink Minimum Required - Remember to tip the bartenders!

Doors Open at 6:00 pm - Slam at 6:30pm

Judges Criteria Rubric:= Total of 10 pts

Quality of Context - Language contains a level of complexity and is thought-provoking.

Poetic/Creativity - Language is poetic, creative in nature, and intentional

Performance Style - Stage presence is unique to the poet and crowd engagement

Overall Performance - Paced performance, articulation, overall presentation

poetry me, please is a community content hub and event series that provides a stage for Spoken-Word Poets across the world to showcase their talents.

We are the largest poetry platform in NY averaging over 400 guests per show. We host shows on a monthly basis with several residencies across NYC. Our community includes over 400 poets across the US and the UK.

What makes our community model so unique is how support is built into the program. Each randomly selected poet is provided with not only a platform to showcase their gift but high-quality content to help build their portfolio and grow their audience.

Merchandise & Poster Prints Available for Purchase on poetrymeplease.com

Did you miss our last show!? Catch re-caps and full performances on our Youtube Channel

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sound Of Brazil, 204 Varick Street, New York, United States