(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to host the southwest Missouri Poetry Out Loud Regional competition on Tuesday, February 25 at 2:00 pm, at their home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
Poetry Out Loud is a dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students. Students learn three poems and recite them in front of a panel of judges, who score participants based on public speaking skills, poem interpretation, and other factors. Winners advance to regional, state, and eventually national competitions.
“Everyone at C2C is thrilled to welcome students from Stockton and Central High Schools to the Cornell Complex for Poetry Out Loud!” says C2C Executive Director Emily Frankoski. “This is a great opportunity for students to not only learn about and appreciate poetry, but to build their public speaking skills and confidence. We hope the Joplin community can join us in cheering on these students!”
Poetry Out Loud
Tuesday, February 25 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm | Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex
Poetry Out Loud lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. Through this program, high school students across the country participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve their public speaking skills, help build confidence, and teach them about literary history and contemporary life. Now, see the winners from southwest Missouri advance to regionals, hosted by C2C at the Cornell Complex! This event is free and open to the public.
Students will compete in front of a panel of judges consisting of Chloe Casey (Missouri Southern State University), Jill Halbach (Post Art Library), and Andrew Whitehead (Pub Hound Press).
To learn more about Poetry Out Loud, please click here.
About Connect2Culture:
Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2009 to enhance community through culture. Unlike any organization in the Joplin area, C2C is a respected community arts agency, a champion of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, and a performing arts presenter. C2C strives to expand audience and resources needed to “ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment” in the Joplin area.
Reference:
Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture
417.501.5550
emily@connect2culture.org
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