February 28, 2015
SLAM
Posted at 6:51 PM
I went to my first Slam yesterday at the Freedom Theater (intersection of Master and Broad). Honestly, I felt uncomfortable because I was surrounded by people I didn't know. Social Anxiety? But I was with Richard and Genesis and I was really flustered. God. We entered the auditorium when it came close to 4:30 and others on our Slam Team were going to arrive late. Anyhow, I sat in between Richard and Genesis and it took time before the performances were going to start. There were judges on upper floor sections with seating (what do you call that part?). The host was really animated and really created an exciting atmosphere in the auditorium. There were individual teams from high schools and such (I was especially thrilled about the Masterman, Central, and Palumbo teams idk why).
Can't explain how exciting it was to hear people perform there poems. When something deep is stated, there are snaps from the audience and if you stutter or pause because you forgot your lines, people in the audience snaps and encourages you saying you can do it. I love the supportiveness. I wouldn't mind performing in front of people (if that happens anytime soon).
I loved the poem about God that started the first round off (yes, there are 3 rounds) and I also loved the group piece performed by 3 girls from Masterman. Four girls from SLA were amazing as well! Richard told me they won a competition and made it into the finals or something.
I've been watching a lot of SLAM performances from other states on Youtube. I'm really glad I'm becoming more invested into poetry. I've written for the fun of it but I never thought there'd be spoken competition where there were recitals. I was so oblivious to it. Now, after seeing how nice the people were, the confidence some poets had on stage, etc, I've become motivated and would like to perform in front of people.
There's one next Friday again. :)))
It lasts for about 2 hours and they are amazing 2 hours. I'm glad Richard wanted me to go. :)))))))))
Slow clap for not so amazing poems that were bland and had no depth (sorry to the writer). I wish I knew how to snap so I can freaking snap at the good parts of poems.
Labels: Competition, Event, Poetry
