There’s nothing like an amazing poetry reading! These are the events where readers are not only
prepared, they’re authentic, compelling, charismatic, and memorable. Why is this kind of reading
important for you as a poet and for society at large? And how can you give this kind of reading?
You’ll leave this 2-hour, interactive presentation with solid knowledge about WHY you need to
perform your poetry well and with tools for HOW to learn to read your poetry well. Through
techniques based in neuroscience, sociology, and the theater, you will learn how to work with
nerves, find confidence, use your voices, and connect with your audiences. Featuring poets Jennifer
Jean and Shari Caplan (Poetry, June 2014).