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Century Cycle Poetry Slam

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
980 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

AWAACC’s Poetry Unplugged presents The Century Cycle Poetry Slam

In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. Each poet will draw a title from one of August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” plays from a fedora hat to determine the order of performances based upon the decade that the play represents. For example: the poet to pull “Gem of the Ocean” will perform first and the poet to pull “Radio Golf” will perform last.

10 poets | 5 judges | 4 rounds | 3 minutes | 1 winner

Tickets are $10 (general admission).

Sponsored by Citizens.

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