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Century Cycle Poetry Slam

January 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
980 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

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AWAACC’s Poetry Unplugged presents The Century Cycle Poetry Slam

In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. Each poet will draw a title from one of August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” plays from a fedora hat to determine the order of performances based upon the decade that the play represents. For example: the poet to pull “Gem of the Ocean” will perform first and the poet to pull “Radio Golf” will perform last.

10 poets | 5 judges | 4 rounds | 3 minutes | 1 winner

Tickets are $10 (general admission).

Sponsored by Citizens.