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MANCHESTER, NH – On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, Slam Free Or Die - Poetry Open Mic & Slam continues its popular open mic poetry series at Stark Brewing Company. This week there will be an open mic followed by the Box of DOOM!! This event will be guest hosted by Adam Stone!!! Doors open at 7pm along with sign ups for the open mic. The show starts at 8pm. There is a $3-$5 cover (cash and Venmo) and this is an all-ages show. (*for more details on Slam Free or Die, scroll to the bottom of this description)IMPORTANT: To give everyone a chance to be heard on the mic, we are asking poets to pick either the open mic OR the slam. Doing both events is prohibited. There are TEN slots for the slam that will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. If you do not make it in time to be in the slam, we highly encourage you to participate in our open mic portion! We strongly recommend getting to the venue earlier rather than later to get a spot on either list!
About the Slam:
While the true history of The Box Of Doom Slam has been deliberately obscured by embarrassed historians, Adam Stone first encountered the event at the 1999 National Poetry Slam in Chicago. Poets were encouraged to put their absolute worst poems in a box. The first performer of the evening drew a poem from the box, and a three minute stopwatch was started. The next performer was called to draw a poem as the first poet took the stage, and had only the length of the previous performance to familiarize themselves with the poem.
After a twelve year absence, Stone brought the event back for the 2011 National Poetry Slam in Cambridge, stocking the box with some of the worst poems and song lyrics he could find on The Internet, and in books that bragged about the worst poetry. Terrible rhymes, accidental misogyny, poorly conceived erotica, maudlin hamster eulogies.
There have been several iterations of the box since then popping up in slam venues and colleges all over North America.
Adam is a kinder, gentler creature now, and doesn’t wish you the pain of having to watch/listen to The Worst Literature Ever. Instead, he’s bringing a box filled with horrible song lyrics, poetic scripts that include stage directions, deliberately ridiculous poems to fill audiences with joy, and, ok probably also maudlin goldfish eulogies, poorly conceived erotica, and unintentional entendres. The performer’s challenge is to, in a short time frame, figure out a way to perform the poem in the way that will most delight the audience without cracking themselves up so much that people can’t understand them through the laughter.
Covid Safety Guidelines:
Our space is pro safety and pro vaccination. We encourage all unvaccinated individuals to wear masks during our show. We will have disposable masks available for those who need or would like one and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the space. We encourage everyone who comes to our show to take safety precautions necessary for their safety and health.
Accessibility Information:
The entrance to our show is at the back of the building with no stairs to enter the space. There is a ramp through the main bar for access to the ADA compliant bathrooms. For any other accessibility questions message our page or ask a staff member at the show.
About Slam Free Or Die - Poetry Open Mic & Slam:
Slam Free Or Die @ Stark Brewing Company is a series of open mic nights for poets and spoken-word artists every Thursday night in Manchester, NH. There is an open mic every night and poetry slams are also held several times a month. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 7pm with open mic beginning at 8pm. Featured poets and slams follow the open mic. Come and enjoy the delicious food and beverages at Stark Brewing Company! There is a $3-$5 cover charge. We take cash and Venmo (@ slamfreeordie) This is an all-ages show in a private function room. For more information: e-mail [email protected] or call 603-858-3286. Stark Brewing Company is located next to Arms Park at 500 N. Commercial Street in Manchester, NH. There is plenty of free parking at the rear of the building (facing the river) and you can feel free to use the entrance on that side.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stark Brewing Company, 500 N Commercial St,Manchester,NH,United States