The Houston Slam Team Grand Slam Final will be on February 4th @Skol Bar and Grill 1701 Webster. The 2012 Houston Slam Team is the highest ranked poetry slam in the city. Want to try out for the team? Know a poet who wants to try out for the team? Then you better act fast and contact the Slammaster. The Houston Slam Team is open to any and all poets, but you have to show up AS SCHEDULED if you want to try out for the team!
The 2012 Houston Slam Team will represent Houston at the 2012 National Poetry Slam in Charlotte, NC. Will you be there? Contact the Slammaster for more info.
Is there an age limit to join the team?
There is technically no age limit to try out for a team or to be a member of the team. As the Slammaster of Houston Poetry Slam, I prefer poets be at least 17 years old. But I’m willing to make allowances for any poet that demonstrates exceptional writing and performance ability. The real question is: if you’re an underage poet, will your parents allow you to compete locally or Nationally? Often slams occur in bars where alcohol is served. Will a parent object to their child being in such an environment? Poetry slams are uncensored. Would a parent object to their child expressing themselves poetically in an uncensored manner? Or would a parent object to their child hearing subject matter covered by adult poets? Generally speaking, if you’re going to have a problem with your parents letting you slam – you probably shouldn’t do it until you’re of legal age to make your own decisions.
Hey Slammaster,
What does it really take to be a on the team? I love to write poetry and share it. I used to share it in the open mic nights in Charlotte, NC.
What is slam poetry?
Ra Ra
Like it says in this article: you have to show up to a scheduled slam and compete. If you qualify to be in the Final and you win a top four spot in the Final you’re on the team. This article will tell you what “slam” poetry is about basically http://houstonpoetryslam.org/7-poetry-slam-principles