Founded in 1994, the Essenzaslam is the grandaddy of poetry slam in Phoenix- your grandaddy might have even slammed here!.
Details About The Show:
This show happens each Thursday, except holidays. Join the free email list, or the free Forums to be updated on changes in schedule.
Start time is 8PM.
It is Free to get in and $1 to slam.
Essenza Coffee House, located at 1350 S Longmore Rd, Mesa, AZ. You can call the venue at (480) 461-0445.
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 $20, if we raise that much in entry fees and collection.. 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".