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    The Austin Poetry Slam

    The Austin Poetry Slam

    Presented by Austin Poetry Slam Council at 29th St. Ballroom at Spider House

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    What is Poetry Slam? It's a group of poets competing, usually for cash, with three-minute performances of their works. Judges score Olympic-style, with decimals, so a neo-Wasteland thrillingly intoned gets a 9.8, and the latest Hallmark drivel, muttered into the microphone, gets a 5 or a 6. In individual cities, from Tallahassee to Portland, there's a slam season (roughly September to May) which culminates in a final showdown, which necessitates selection of a four-person slam team to represent the locals at a nationwide tournament.

    Sign-ups are open to everyone at 7:30, but only a limited number may compete. You must perform an original written work under three minutes in length, with no musical accompaniment, animal acts, costumes, or props. Watching is just as fun as performing!


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        29th St. Ballroom at Spider House


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        $5. All Ages!

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        Tuesdays - Slam @ 8:30 Sign-up @ 7:30 $100 in prizes!

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