creating performance poetry events insider tips, backstage advice, and lots of examples /
First Statement of Responsibility
Marc Kelly Smith with Joe Kraynak.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Naperville, Ill. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Sourcebooks MediaFusion,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 275 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
21 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Digging the roots of spoken word poetry -- Soaking in the spirit of slam -- Slam competition : rules, regulations, and other formalities -- Should I become a slammaster? -- Sharpening your vision -- Plotting your show: all aboard slampapi's entertainment express -- Scoping out the right venue -- All the slam's a stage -- Let's get technical -- Choosing & organizing your crew -- Getting the word out: publicizing your show -- Expanding your market: special shows -- Taking ownership of your show -- Appendix A : Slammers : Performance poetry -- Appendix B : Books on poetics & performing -- Appendix C : PSI-Certified Slams.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Offers advice, tips, and technical information for organizing and promoting poetry slams and spoken word events.