Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam| WOWPS Finals!| Hosted by: Simply Sherri

Name: Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam| WOWPS Finals!| Hosted by: Simply Sherri
Start: 2023-01-27T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-01-27T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Takoma

Date and Time

Jan 27, 2023 8:00 pm

Location

Takoma

235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012

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Description:

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2020 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam Finals

8 of the most phenomenal women- identifying poets from the DMV Poetry Scene will compete in 3 specialty rounds of poetry, in order to determine the champion who will represent Washington D.C. Metro area at the upcoming:

2023 WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY SLAM in Baltimore, MD!

PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THEM!

The Womxn of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) is a slam for poets who identify as women. The WOWPS community was uniquely designed to honor and celebrate the stories of women in a world that readily attempts to silence and oppress them. It is a space where we are centered, safe, and encouraged.

WOWPS was introduced to the national slam poetry community in 2008 by Kimberly Simms and Deborah Marsh. The first WOWPS was held in Detroit, Michigan and since that time, the slam has been traveling all across the United States.

WOWPS 2023 is hosted by the

Black Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland

March 28th - April 1st.

Enjoy two rounds of high-intensity poetry, with the audience choosing a winner.

A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to 10 scale) based on the poets' content and performance.

1st Place winner will recieve $100.00 cash prize and will be representing DC for the WOWPS!Ticket Price: $15.00 + Tax and fees

The Rules:

3 Rounds:

Round 1:1 - Minute Poem
Round 2: 2 - Minute Poem
Round 3:3 - Minute Poem

Cuts for each round will be dependent upon the number of participants. Each poem must be of the poet’s own construction.

Each poet gets 3 minutes 30 second (plus a ten-second grace period) to read one poem; if the poet goes over, points will be deducted from the total score.
A poet’s time begins as soon as they say anything on stage or engage the audience in any way.
The poet may NOT use props, costumes, or musical instruments. This includes the removal of clothing.
The poem can only be performed by one person.
Poets ARE allowed to read from paper and electronic devices such as laptops or cell phones. There will be no point penalty assessed unless it’s used as a PROP (as outlined above).

HOSTED BY: SIMPLY SHERRI

California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection of her world.

Simply Sherri has spotlighted and featured in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington and Atlanta. In 2010 she released her debut poetry CD Liquefy. She released her first book “Love Simply” in 2015. She is the host of several poetry venues between Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC.

Email: simplysherri@outlook.com

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