(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to host the southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition on Tuesday, February 10 at 2:00 pm, at their home theater inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 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 Connect2Culture is thrilled to welcome high school students from Stockton, Central, and Pleasant Hope to Connect2Culture 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 Regionals
Tuesday, February 10 | 2:00 pm | Free and open to the public | 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 the regionals, hosted by Connect2Culture!
Students will compete in front of a panel of judges consisting of Dr. Hannah Dow (Missouri Southern State University), Julie Ramon (Downtown Poetry), and Cody White (Local Poet & Artist).
To learn more about Poetry Out Loud, please visit poetryoutloud.org.
About Connect2Culture:
Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to igniting a passion for the
arts, culture, and entertainment. As Joplin, MO’s community arts agency and a presenter of
exceptional performances, C2C enriches the cultural fabric of the region. All performances are
hosted at its home, the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.
Reference:
Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture
417-501-5550
emily@connect2culture.org
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