
About this Event
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Day Poetry Slam!
Come join us for an evening of poetry and spoken word at 626 Avenue of the States. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just love listening to beautiful words, this event is for you! Show off your skills on stage or sit back and enjoy the talent. Let's celebrate creativity and community together this Thanksgiving. See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Doors Open
Info: Networking & Light Refreshments
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Host
Info: Introduction of Event, Introduction of event judges...Ice Breaking the Mic. Host or unsuspecting audience member will Ice Break the Mic
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
THE BATTLE BEGINS
Info: Slam: 12 poets/4 rounds. The Flow. ROUND ONE: Each poet will perform their opening piece~3 will be eliminated. ROUND TWO: The 9 remaining poets will perform their follow up piece~3 will be eliminated. ROUND THREE: The 6 remaining poets will perform their follow up piece~3 will be eliminated. ROUND FOUR WINNER TAKES ALL: The 3 remaining poets will perform their follow up piece and a winner will be selected. TIE BREAKER: If there is a tie among 2 or more poets each poet will perform their tie breaking poem. SLAM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: 1) 3 Mins for each piece with a 10 second grace ( point deduction will apply 2) No reading. Know your piece 3) Clean Mic no profanity. Be a wordsmith 4) Stage Presence 5)Articulation & Clarity, if we can't hear in, we can't score it 6) Crowd Engagement 7) Confidence 8) Original work only 9) No props or music. Your voice is the instrument 10) Judges scores are final.
🕑: 09:30 PM - 09:45 PM
Meet The Poets
Info: Take the opportunity to meet the poets.
🕑: 09:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Dismissal
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
626 Avenue of the States, 626 Avenue of the States, Chester, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 23.18