You don't want to miss this Tuesday at the Seattle Poetry Slam! We've got haiku hunger games, feature poet (and SPS nationals team member) Troy Osaki, and a rockin' open mic.
- Signups start at 8.
- Open mic starts at 8:30.
- $5, 21+ at Re-bar Seattle
We're taking a break from doing workshops for the summer. Check back in September for more info!
This week's slam will be the Haiku d'Etat. What is that, you ask? We're putting poets head-to-head, giving them an audience-generated topic, and ch...
You don't want to miss this Tuesday at the Seattle Poetry Slam! We've got haiku hunger games, feature poet (and SPS nationals team member) Troy Osaki, and a rockin' open mic.
- Signups start at 8.
- Open mic starts at 8:30.
- $5, 21+ at Re-bar Seattle
We're taking a break from doing workshops for the summer. Check back in September for more info!
This week's slam will be the Haiku d'Etat. What is that, you ask? We're putting poets head-to-head, giving them an audience-generated topic, and challenging them to compose original haikus on the spot! 5-7-5, motherf--
You get it.
ABOUT OUR FEATURE:
Troy Osaki is a writer, performer and teaching artist from Seattle, WA. Inspired by creative storytelling, his heritage, and movements for equality Osaki approaches his art in hopes of supporting and building his community. He commits to cultivating safe space for honesty and understanding, liberation of self, and having as much fun as possible while writing and sharing poems. He is the 2012 Youth Speaks Seattle and University of Washington Grand Slam Champion and currently teaches poetry at Cleveland High School and a transitional housing unit for runaway youth. Osaki writes poetry to honor his family’s legacy and to work in solidarity with all groups of marginalized people. He recognizes poetry as a tool for healing, empowerment, and revolution.
