Get on Stage and Perfect Your Performance
Have you ever enjoyed a slam or two and thought, "I could do
this," but felt apprehensive staring at that empty micor worse, you
climbed up on stage and struggled?
Let Marc Kelly Smith, the founder of Slam Poetry, teach you
everything you need to be a confident performer, from writing a
powerful poem, to stage techniques, to going on tour (if that's
where your muse leads you).
Take the Mic is filled with insider tips, backstage advice, and
tons of examples of slam poems that wake up an audience. With this
book, you'll also be able to link to the PoetrySpeaks.com community
to listen to samples, meet poets, and unearth inspirations for your
next performance.
The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Performing with Power
Take the Mic is an essential guide for lifting your poetry from
the page to the stage. Marc Kelly Smith (So What!), grand founder
of the Slam movement, serves as you personal coach, showing you how
to craft stage-worthy verse and deliver a poetry performance that
shakes the rafters and sparks thunderous applause. In Take the Mic,
you discover how to... Pen poetry that's conducive to on-stage
performance Overcome stage fright Practice powerful performance
techniques Rehearse like a pro Shape a loose collection of poems
into a killer set Connect with your audience heart and soul Master
the art of self-promotion Schedule your own slam poetry tour
Transform your hobby into paying gigs Act professional to establish
a solid reputation in the Slam community
Take the Mic is packed with practical exercises you can do alone
or in class to hone your skills and transform your body, mind,
voice, verse, and spirit into an engaging stage presence.
You'll also find a brief history of slam, the rules and
regulations that govern official slam competitions, and a list of
PSI (Poetry Slam, Inc.) Certified Slams, so no matter where you
are, you always have a place to Take the Mic!
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