Question 1

How do I participate in the Haiku Battle?

Accepted Answer

Sign up at the show! If you would like to compete, be prepared with 6-8 haiku written in a strict 5/7/5 format. Each haiku battler will be guaranteed to read two haiku in a double-elimination bracketing system.  Haiku should be themed around the monthly topic.

Question 2

How do I sign up for the Poetry Open Mic?

Accepted Answer

Sign ups will be at the show on a first come, first served basis. We will select the first 10 poets & others will be added an alternate list who will read if time allows. Please limit poems to no more than 3-5 minutes. There is no theme required or restrictions on tone, content, or subject matter.

Question 3

Do I have to read?

Accepted Answer

No! Come to be inspired and entertained, come to share your work, or come for both. The choice is yours. Nobody will be compelled to read, but you might be asked to judge our haiku battle!

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