Course Detail: SCSPPL - Sound Check Saturdays: Poetry Performance Lab

Course Description

Soundcheck Saturdays is a monthly spoken word performance lab designed to help poets and creatives get stage-ready. Each session focuses on voice, presence, and performance practice-giving participants the tools to rehearse, refine, and share their work in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

This course blends performance fundamentals with hands-on mic time, helping participants move from page to stage with confidence. Whether preparing for an open mic, showcase, or first performance, Soundcheck Saturdays offers the rehearsal space before the spotlight.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

Develop confidence and clarity in live performance
Strengthen vocal delivery, pacing, and projection
Build stage presence and embodied expression
Practice performing original work in a supportive setting
Receive constructive feedback to refine performance skills

Intended Audience

This course is ideal for poets, writers, spoken word artists, creatives, and community members seeking structured preparation for open mics, showcases, readings, or performances. Beginner and intermediate performers welcome.

Materials

Participants should bring at least one original poem or written piece and a notebook or device for rehearsal notes.