Hello there!
Thanks for stopping by for yet another exciting non-poetry post! Considering that I'm about to tackle a few big projects (like, I dunno, getting freaking married), I thought that it was time to get my sh!t in line and do a little house-keeping.
So! For those of you in the DMV (for those of you unfamiliar with that term... DC-Maryland-Virginia area), you REALLY should come out to the Silent Treatment Entertainment's weekly open mic and feature performance, Spirits and Lyrics. It's like church for me (with one sexy congregation leader, amirite?) and I have been slacking in my duties as a Silent Treatment Staple. Everybody, all together, say bad poet... Now, say it again... slowly... Joking aside, y'all should seriously consider coming out. It's an incredibly fun, sexy, all-around entertaining time with some awesome proprietors, a wicked-funny groundskeeper, and some incredible poets that you can't miss! Every Tuesday night at 9PM you can find me there, performing my lungs (and voice box and teeth and tongue) out!
Now, on to poetry... Because June has been declared Slam Month, there will be four (count them, FOUR) slams that I will be participating in this month, all graciously hosted by STE. These slams are perfect for people new to the world of slam poetry because they are low pressure and don't count towards your scores at the national level! Check 'em out:
Week 1 - New Sh!t Slam: this slam is exactly what it sounds like. Bring your new pieces (practiced and timed, of course), rip up the Comfort Zone with 'em, and show people what new muscles you've got!
Week 2 - Summer Lovin' Slam: this love-themed slam is all about that mushy gushy (or dark and terrifying) love. Get out your best romance pieces and take them for a spin!
Week 3 - Last Chance Slam: if I'm not mistaken, this is part of STE's Lock'd & Load'd Slam Series, but I'm not certain of the details... I'm fairly sure that it's for one more slot in the Grand Slam... Also, only $10 to get in with a chance to win $50!
Week 4 - Mystery Date Slam: no details yet from our gracious proprietors, but I'm excited to learn more about this!
So yes, SUPER excited for that! Since New Sh!t Slam is next week (oh MAN oh man oh man), I'm obviously getting my pieces in line. That being said, here are a few familiar pieces that are officially complete or that you should check out:
- The Fourth Planet
- VoicemailSecret
- Eyes Like Cold
- Appalachia Waltz
I hope that you enjoy those pieces! Keep checking back for more new works in progress... you'll see one here shortly...
Anyway, thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely day!
Best,
-Brittany
