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SUMMARY:Union Square Slam presents ROYA MARSH and SEMIFINALS #3
DESCRIPTION:  \nRoya Marsh is the poet/author of the chapbooks Not All of Me Shall Die\, Pieces Vol. I & II and 26. She works as a teacher and youth mentor and has the bombest sneaker collection to date. \nRoya was a finalist in the 2013 Poetry Idol\, 2013 Inspired Word Slam Master Jam Champion\, 2014 Nuyorican Grand Slam Champion and captain of the first all female slam team in the tristate area\, representing Nuyorican Poets Cafe. She has competed in two Woman of the World Poetry Slams\, placing 2nd in 2015 and 18th in 2016. She has been featured in the Village Voice\, Huffington Post\, Blavity\, Button Poetry\, Def Jam’s All Def Digital and at many venues and colleges around the country. Actually\, just google her\, she’s hella googleable. \n  \nUnion Square Slam is a literary arts organization providing a space for poets to share their voices\, develop their craft\, and build a community celebrating poetry in all of its expressions. Based in New York City\, U.S.S. produces a weekly reading series featuring contemporary poets with a focus on working artists and authors in the spoken word and slam tradition. Our features are primarily queer-identified and/or people of color and/or identify as disabled or alter-abled. Readings are followed by a PSi certified poetry slam. Union Square Slam hosts a weekly open mic and facilitates free workshops\, encouraging poets to explore creatively.\nIn general\, every show is preceded by a free poetry workshop by Sara Emily Kuntz. Participants are encouraged to bring a few copies of a work-in-progress to the workshop. \nAs always\, our shows are $5\, all ages and are wheelchair accessible. \nPlease note: the Bureau opens at 6 pm on Tuesdays for the Union Square Slam. \n  \n  \n  \n 
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