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FREE TO ENTER POETRY COMPETITION!WINNER GETS $100 CASH!!! See rules below.
THIS IS THE HALLOWEEN EDITION, SO COSTUMES AND THEMED POETRY ARE ENCOURAGED.
Once again, Wednesday Open Words with Orlando Poetry Slam present, The Open Words Slam! In lieu of the usual open mic, poets will be allowed to compete for cash prizes and dubious glory. Enjoy from the audience or step behind the mic and share your truth.
In the spirit of Halloween, we will be allowing costumes and themed poetry for extra points!
Experience poetry, be moved
RULES
List opens 8pm, Slam starts at 9pm!!
-3-5 random judges from the audience will score the poets from 0-10 based on content, form, originality, etc.
-You will need 2 original poems to compete.
1st Round: 12 poets max,
5 highest scoring poets advance to 2nd Round. Highest scoring poet in the second round will be declared the winner.
-Content must be original.
-Poets with Costumes will receive an extra point.
-Poets with content relating to Halloween themes will receive an additional point. Up to 3 points total. (Unless you do a costume change.)
3:10 minute time limit, full point deduction for every second over.
All rules subject to adjustment based on number of competitors and available judges, however all participants will be notified of any significant changes.
There will be an open mic after for those who wish to participate but not compete.
Note--Season points are earned at these slams, poets who have earned the most points and have won previous events may be invited to events such as our Grande Slam at the end of season.
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Austins Coffee, 2240 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789-4510, United States
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