Slam Strategies in Conversation

Presented by OC Poetry Slam in collaboration with community partners, join acclaimed spoken word artists Ebony Stewart (Houston, TX), Rudy Francisco (San Diego, CA), Edwin Bodney (Los Angeles, CA), & PAGES Matam (Washington D.C.), in a dynamic Masterclass on Poetry Slam Strategies. Blending personal and professional insight with historical context, this conversation explores how to compete effectively in today’s evolving slam scene. From archival wisdom to creating quantifiable, replicable approaches, participants will gain tools to sharpen performance, understand the sport’s legacy, and craft strategies that transcend trends—empowering poets to thrive in competition and carry slam forward into its next era. Please register to receive a link to the event. A $10 donation is suggested for the event.