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Youth Poetry Slam with Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy

Calling all teen and young adult writers, poets, and performers: You’re invited to attend and compete in Anythink’s second Youth Poetry Slam with Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy!

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fun evening with delicious snacks and a special performance by featured artist, Tekyra “Moe Awakened” Miles.

Want to compete? Here are all the details:

• To perform and compete in the Poetry Slam, you must not be over 24 years old. Teens and tweens are highly encouraged to participate (this Slam is for you!).  
• Poets will perform their piece on a theater stage in front of a live, supportive audience. 
• The top three poets will win Visa gift cards.  
• All skill levels and abilities are welcome to perform. 
• Slots in the poetry slam are limited; registration is recommended. Register here (via this events page) to claim your spot in the competition. 
• If there are still slots open on the day of the slam, there will be an opportunity to sign up in person! 

Location 

This event is being hosted at Parsons Theatre in collaboration with Northglenn Arts. Parsons Theatre is located inside Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Mem. Pkwy Entrance, Northglenn, CO 80233.  
 
Poetry Slam Competition Rules 

1. Each poem must be original to the participating poet.  
2. Each poet has three minutes to read one poem. There will be a 10-second grace period. If the poet goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score by the scorekeeper. For every 10 seconds passed over time, 0.5 points will be deducted from the total score. 
3. The poet may not use props, costumes, pre-recorded/taped music, or musical instruments while performing. Performers are allowed to sing, beatbox, and make any other sounds with their bodies during the performance.  
4. In the event of a tie, the top two poets will face off in a final round, so poets should come prepared with at least two original poems they are willing to perform. 

Want to come to watch and support?  

Audience members of all ages are welcome to come cheer on the poets! Come have fun connecting with other poetry lovers and youth in your community. No registration is necessary to attend as an audience member.

All ages are welcome to attend the Poetry Slam, but only youth 24 years old and younger will be allowed to perform/compete. This event is free of charge and will be hosted in English.