Stage a Poetry Slam

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Synopsis
For groups large and small, from single events to recurring programs, Stage a Poetry Slam explains the easy way to make your slams a success. Stage a Poetry Slam is a comprehensive guide for both budding and seasoned Slammasters -- people in charge of organizing and promoting poetry slams and spoken word events. Marc Kelly Smith, grand founder of the Slam movement and host of the original Uptown Poetry Slam, the one that started them all, takes you back stage to reveal the techniques and strategies he's crafted over his 20 years plus of developing world-class Slam shows. In Stage a Poetry Slam, Marc leads you through the process of shaping your own Slam from vision to opening night, as you discover how to... * Fashion a crystal clear vision that drives the development of your first show * Plan a detailed itinerary for a Slam extravaganza * Scope out a venue that fits your vision * Choose the right stage type for maximum impact * Deal with the technical stuff -- lights, mics, props, & drops * Recruit and organize emcees, volunteers, and other support * Discover talented performance poets and spoken word artists * Publicize and promote your show to attract an eager audience * Stage special shows for corporate and community events * Take ownership of your show, so it doesn't get hijacked * Negotiate fair compensation with club owners and other patrons of the arts Stage a Poetry Slam is packed with practical, world-tested advice on how to craft a compelling spoken word poetry event and promote in such a way to pack the seats and leave a line out to the streets. You'll also find a brief history of slam, the rules and regulations that govern official slam competitions, and a list of PSI (Poetry Slam, Inc.) Certified Slams, so you always have a place to visit to pick up ideas and talk shop with other Slammasters!
Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781402218989
Related ISBNs:
9781402224102
Publisher:
Sourcebook, Inc.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Joe Kraynak, Marc Kelly Smith
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature and Fiction
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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