Poetry Reading

[Richard]

Hey all,
I've been asked to take part in a local poetry reading. I've never done anything like this before, so I wonder if anyone has any suggestions?

Thanks,
Richard

[milo]

Hey all,
I've been asked to take part in a local poetry reading. I've never done anything like this before, so I wonder if anyone has any suggestions?

Thanks,
Richard

Suggestions on what?

What to wear?
Might I suggest a beret? Perhaps a turtleneck as well?

When to show up?
Fashionably late.

What to drink?
If the are serving, select a California red and frequently compare it unfavorably to other wines you’ve tried in Paris. If they are not serving, Evan Williams bottled in bond bourbon(the white label) in a flask.

When to clap?
Politely and often.

[ellajam]

Ha, milo, even I'm not that old.

Richard, I've never done one but I would expect the biggest hurdle would be nerves. Maybe video yourself a few times reading so that you can relax into the poem, and maybe read to friends. Good luck with it, the first time is probably the hardest.

[billy]

speak clearly and drink a lot. speak with emphasis depending on the mood of the poem.

[busker]

speak clearly and drink a lot. speak with emphasis depending on the mood of the poem.

I can't agree more with the drinking bit. without it, there's no poetry, only scientologically approved enemas

[Richard]

Hey all,
Thanks for the advice. The reading went well for my first time

Thanks again,
Richard

[billy]

good for you