Northeast Regional
Showcase Slam
The Bushnell’s Education and Community Relations Department is proud to host this invitational poetry slam with nationally known spoken word artists from Connecticut, New York City, Providence, Boston and beyond.
The invited poets will compete for cash prizes - $500 for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third.
EMCEE:
Elizabeth Thomas is a widely published poet, performer, advocate of the arts and teacher. The author of three books of poetry, she has read her work throughout the United States and has been a member of the Connecticut National Poetry Slam team. Much of her energy and time is devoted to designing and teaching writing programs for schools and organizations in many parts of the country. These programs promote literacy and the power of written and spoken word. As an outstanding advocate of youth in the arts, Elizabeth Thomas is a coach and organizer with Brave New Voices: International Youth Poetry Slam and Festival. She is also the founder of UpWords Poetry, a company dedicated to promoting programs for young writers and educators, based on the belief that poetry is meant to be heard out loud and in person. She hosts a website at www.upwordspoetry.com.
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