Werk the Stacks Poetry Slam

Step up to the mic with the San Antonio Public Library and spit some rhymes for an evening of poetry. Whether you're slinging stanzas or just snapping along in the audience, this two-round poetry slam promises powerful performances and prizes for the top 3 poets. Only poets intending to perform need to register. If there are open slots left, poets can also sign up at the event. Audience members only need to come and enjoy, but they may be selected as one of the slam judges.

**Please see the "Additional Info" section for slam guidelines.

Registration is required for poets ONLY

Audience: Adults, Older Adults

Additional Info: - Have two poems prepared

• No props or instruments may be used during the slam.
• You have 3 minutes to perform your work
• Only original work may be performed After each performance, randomly selected audience members will write down a score from 0 - 10, and a scorekeeper will tally the scores for each performer. After the first round, the half of the performers with the higher scores will move on to the second round.