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High Wattage: Elements of Performing the Slam Poem

BloomBars
Washington, DC

HIGH WATTAGE: ELEMENTS OF PERFORMING THE SLAM POEM

How do we make performance choices that heighten the poem's life? How do we "live" the poem and not simply "read" the poem?

A slam text is your show stopper, your three minute solo play. In this two-session class, we will explore the vocal & physical techniques for audiences to "see" the poem.

From the professional slammer to the virginal journal poet, we will stretch your interpretation of your over-performed texts, and we will prepare you to kick your verses in the squint of the spotlight in a nurturing environment.

Attention will be given to the page i.e. language, imagery and craft. Bring a poem, no more than a page long, comfortable shoes & clothes, your body and a packet of your emotional colors.

This two-part class will meet at BloomBars on September 9/5 at 4:00 - 7:00 pm AND on September 9/13 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Online registration includes both sessions for $60.

About the Instructor:
REGIE CABICO is a former Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion. He is a 3 time National Poetry Slam Finalist and has appeared on 2 seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. His work appears in over 30 anthologies including The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry and Spoken Word Revolution. BUST magazine named him in the 100 Men We Love.

He is the recipient of literary fellowships from The DC Commission for the Arts, The New York Foundation for the Arts and The 2006 Writers for Writers Award from Poets & Writers. Past recipents include Amy Tan, Stephen King, Arthur Miller & Edward Albee.

He has toured with Smashing Pumpkins, The Beastie Boys, Sister Spit and shared the stage with Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, DJ Lupe, Michael Ealy, Mos Def & Natalie Merchant, among others. He is on the 2010 faculty for Banff's Spoken Word Program, Kundiman & former NYU Asian Pacific American Studies Artist in Residence.

Learn more & connect with Regie at:
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Regie-Cabico-Spoken-Word-Theatre-Artist/113099965386703

Note: Preregistration encouraged! Door price will be $70 for the 2-day session. Online price is $60.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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