The Press Release is OUT!
Press Release 1/6/06:
jayhooray presents
Bend Poetry Slam Season Begins!
Poetry Slam in Bend has been completely retooled and we are going Big Time! The focus for the Winter/Spring season is selecting a Bend Poetry Slam Team to compete at the West Coast Regionals and then Nationals in August.
Here is the Big Picture: We will have four Qualifying Rounds in which Poets will earn points based on how they finish. The top points finishers will then compete in two Final Rounds to select the Bend Poetry Slam Team—and a few alternates. The Team will have several competitions and appearances in Oregon, the West Coast, and Nationally throughout the summer. Big Time.
Here is what the Slams will look like:
All Slams will be at the Grove with a $3 cover—even poets. Starting at 7:30 will be the sign-up. Shortly thereafter we will have an open mic for “one hit wonders,” folks who just want to get their feet wet, etc… About 8pm the slam will start. 12-16 poets will compete in 3 rounds of elimination with judges selected somewhat at random from the audience. All material must be three minutes or less, written by the performer, and performed without props, costumes, or instruments. Memorization is strongly encouraged and will be essential for anyone hoping to “make the team.” Ca$h prizes for finalists!!! You can also expect special guest feature performances, and other mayhem to keep things lively.
The Dates, Times, and Dope:
All Slams at the Grove $3 at the door
7:30 sign up and open mic, 8pm Slam start time.
Questions and Info: http://bendpoetryslam.blogspot.com/
jayhooray@gmail.com
541.390.8800
January 18th, Qualifying Round 1
February 15th, Qualifying Round 2
March 15th, Qualifying Round 3
April 12th, Qualifying Round 4
May 17th, Semi Final
June 17th, Final Team Selection
Other key dates: West Coast Regionals in June, Country Fair in July, and Nationals in August. There will be a number of performances and fundraisers to be announced once the team is selected.
jayhooray presents
Bend Poetry Slam Season Begins!
Poetry Slam in Bend has been completely retooled and we are going Big Time! The focus for the Winter/Spring season is selecting a Bend Poetry Slam Team to compete at the West Coast Regionals and then Nationals in August.
Here is the Big Picture: We will have four Qualifying Rounds in which Poets will earn points based on how they finish. The top points finishers will then compete in two Final Rounds to select the Bend Poetry Slam Team—and a few alternates. The Team will have several competitions and appearances in Oregon, the West Coast, and Nationally throughout the summer. Big Time.
Here is what the Slams will look like:
All Slams will be at the Grove with a $3 cover—even poets. Starting at 7:30 will be the sign-up. Shortly thereafter we will have an open mic for “one hit wonders,” folks who just want to get their feet wet, etc… About 8pm the slam will start. 12-16 poets will compete in 3 rounds of elimination with judges selected somewhat at random from the audience. All material must be three minutes or less, written by the performer, and performed without props, costumes, or instruments. Memorization is strongly encouraged and will be essential for anyone hoping to “make the team.” Ca$h prizes for finalists!!! You can also expect special guest feature performances, and other mayhem to keep things lively.
The Dates, Times, and Dope:
All Slams at the Grove $3 at the door
7:30 sign up and open mic, 8pm Slam start time.
Questions and Info: http://bendpoetryslam.blogspot.com/
jayhooray@gmail.com
541.390.8800
January 18th, Qualifying Round 1
February 15th, Qualifying Round 2
March 15th, Qualifying Round 3
April 12th, Qualifying Round 4
May 17th, Semi Final
June 17th, Final Team Selection
Other key dates: West Coast Regionals in June, Country Fair in July, and Nationals in August. There will be a number of performances and fundraisers to be announced once the team is selected.
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