WordPlay has been sending the best spoken word poets into classrooms since 2004. Combining performance and writing exercises, WordPlay workshops allow students to tap into the dynamic power of spoken word to make poetry come alive.
I inevitably found myself gripping the phone with clammy fingers, listening to the unwanted ringing...
She is a member of 2011 Edmonton Poetry Slam Team which won the National Championship at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. Mary was also voted Most Valuable Poet of the 2011 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. She was a finalist in the 2011 Edmonton Poetry Laureate competition, as well as a finalist at the 2011 Canadian Individual Slam Championship. Mary was the winner of the 2008 National CBC Poetry Faceoff. A storyteller at heart, her writing has been called dynamic and visceral.
It's the summer season, with a NEW format. 12 poets in a 2-minute round, followed by 6 poets in a 1-minute round, and the top 3 poets advancing to a final 4-minute round.
VPH promotes the creation and appreciation of poetry throughout Vancouver's Lower Mainland, encouraging both participation and community building through our programs. Read more »
