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THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #5

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THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #5

12 POETS. 1 WINNER. $500 FIRST PLACE PRIZE!

(Scroll top the bottom for slam details and rules)

Yeah, we're back for another exciting edition of one of Detroit's favorite slam series! Each one has brought a full house of fun people and incredible competition to the stage. This summer edition will be no different!

FIRST PLACE: $500 CASH

There will only be ONE WINNER! Who will walk away with it all?!?!

Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene

Saturday, August 17th, 2019
Aretha's Jazz Cafe
350 Madison, Downtown Detroit
Doors open @ 6PM/Showtime is 8PM SHARP

$20 Poet Registration
*only 12 slots available. Poets register by purchasing a registration ticket. That ticket options goes live, Friday July 26th @ Noon.*

$10 Early Bird General Admission (only 20 available)
$15 Advance General Admission
$20 Door Admission
$50 Reserved Table for 2 (only 4 available)
$100 Reserved Table for 4 (only 4 available)

Slam is open to ages 21 & up.
There will be drink specials all evening, and the delicious Aretha's menu will be available for purchase.

Want to hear some of the best voices in performance poetry compete for $500 cash money? JOIN US AT ARETHA'S JAZZ CAFE!

RULES & DETAILS.

12 poets.

$20 registration fee.

NO REFUNDS (Show up!)

3 rounds (please be prepared to perform at least 4 poems total in case of a tie in the final round)

Must use original poems.

No time limit per poem.

NO PROPS ALLOWED.

THERE IS NO CENSORSHIP.

There will be 3 pre-selected judges. Judges will remain a secret until event day.

Slam will be scored using the decimal system. Ex: 8.7

Highest score allowed is 10.

First round will include all 12 poets.

Second round will consist of the top 6 highest scoring poets from round one, eliminating the bottom 6

Third round will consist of the top 3 highest scoring poets from round 2, eliminating the bottom 3.

All poets must arrive NO LATER than 7:30PM day of show. Late arrival = LOSING YOUR SPOT.

Slam starts at 8PM SHARP.

Performers do not receive comp guests. All attendees that aren't competing must pay the required cover charge.