Founded in 2007, the SSPS is a new, weekly poetry event focused on writing poetry first, performing second.
Details About The Show:
This show happens each Thursday, except holidays and Chyro Blackout Days. Join the free email list, or the free Forums to be updated on changes in schedule.
Start time is 8PM.
There is a $3 cover.
Chyro Arts Venue, located at 1330 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. You can call the venue at (480) 258-2329. Map of 1330 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3410, US
Check The Calendar
Because Chyro may have a performance scheduled on a given night, please check the calendar below to stay in the know about the slam schedule:
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About The Poetry Slam
- Anyone, regardless of experience, is encouraged to come and read.
- Each poem should be original work.
- You should have 3 poems ready to read, one poem in each of three rotations, or rounds.
- No props, costumes or nudity (g'heh).
- Each performance has a 3 minute time limit.
- 5 judges are chosen and score each performance (1 to 10), with the lowest and highest score for each performance being dropped.
The Winner Gets Cash
The winner receives a percentage of the door receipts taken in for the night. Second place wins the "Mystery Can" and Third Place is allowed to take from the Tupperware Toy Box.
Featured Performers
Sometimes we have featured poets come and perform during the slam. On those nights, we will (typically) shorten the slam to two rounds. We may also increase the entry fee on those nights, you should check the Anthology Forums or subscribe to The Anthology Fanzine email list to receive notice of these changes.
Poets interested in featuring are welcome to contact the host of the event, Bob Nelson by email to check for availability. Payment is typically "pass the hat".
Poetry Slam, Inc. Registered Venue
The South Scottsdale Poetry Slam is a PSI Registered Venue. For details on how poets may qualify for the Anthology National Slam Team, visit this page.