The Business of Spoken Word
Facilitated by Shihan. This workshop concentrates on the realistic obstacles and avenues presented when pursuing the art of spoken word as a business. For those interested in going beyond your local open mic and into the world of art as business, this is for you. Click here for tickets.

Performing the Poem with Javon Johnson, Ph.D
Taking seriously the claim that performance is inherently a communicative act, this workshop focuses on performing poetry as an intimate dialogue between the performer and the audience. This workshop will focus on the body as a performance instrument and how to use it to express the emotions embedded within the given poem. “Performing the Poem” will begin with a critical discussion about the politics and functions of performance (as related to poetry), but will mostly be an on-your-feet workshop, which means we will participate in performance exercises, as well as performing poetry for the workshop’s participants. Poet-performers who are interested in this workshop should have the poem (or two) they are interested in working with memorized, and the poet should bring five copies of the poem, typed and printed, to the workshop.
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The Basics with Natalie Patterson
Facilitated by Natalie Patterson. This workshop is for all the first timers, the “I’m not ready yet” but you have poems and you come to the open mic every week. If you have questions and need support COME! Fundamentals and basic techniques are important. This workshop provides the tools, techniques and support to get you up and sharing with your community. For tickets click here.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS!
Facilitated by Pocho Joe. Poetry is dialogue so let’s have a conversation. Joe will be honest with you and help you find the truth in your work. Bring a piece that you’ve been working on (maybe struggling with) and you and Joe will have fun discussing it. No holds barred. You will break down the writing and performance aspects. You will gain skills to help create honest work void of all of the spoken word performance clichés.
Free for students under 19. To RSVP click here

Poetry: The Process and Profession with Bluz

Boris “Bluz” Rogers teaches this workshop on exploring the process of writing and looking at professional aspects of being a poet.

The Vulnerable Strength
Facilitated by Joshua Silverstein.

Find the Poetic Super Human in you! Take writers journey with Joshua and explore how the power of sharing your heart can create the stronger you! In this workshop, you will be asked to be vulnerable, present and share about emotions while in this creative writing process. By discovering and embracing new thoughts and releasing feeling on page or out loud, you will witness a new self freedom take flight.

Free for students under 19. to RSVP click here.
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