Word Up! - A Poetry Slam

In a first for this improv and sketch comedy troupe, Salsation is producing their first poetry slam - Word Up! - with six Chicago area poets on August 26, 2012 at 5:30 PM at Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie 7924 N. Lincoln Skokie, IL. With two rounds, six poets, and one winner, this event won’t be your typical slam. The slam occurs during Skokie's annual Backlot Bash.

The audience will play a large role in the performance as three audience members will be chosen as judges. Only the best poets move onto the next round. As a special twist, the audience will be asked to provide inspiration for the final two poets; those poets will improvise their final poems for the judges to be crowned the winner. The winner of this slam will be automatically be invited to the next Word Up! showcase and win a cash prize.

Word Up! is being produced and directed by Ensemble Member Ramon Charriez and Creative Associate Timothy “Kimo” Brien. Both of these artists are accomplished slam poets in the vibrant Chicago slam poetry scene.

Produced by Salsation.

Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $10.