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Stephens said.“They get taken in by the atmosphere and fun of it all and decide they want to take part.� As well as San Diegobased writers, poets “come out of the woodwork� from across Southern California, and even occasionally from across the country for the slam. A major r eason they’re drawn to the e vent? The format. Poets recite three original works of poetr y, and they’re judged on deli very and content. Nothing is considered off topic or sacred. Consequently, works range from personal confessions to political rants to irreverent talks. Stephens warned that the readings aren’t always PG.
“We’re all a bout free speech,� Stephens said. Poets are encouraged to show up at 5 p.m. at La Paloma Theatre and submit their names. 30 minutes later, the organizers randomly pull out 17 names of poets who will read at the event. A winner is c hosen after three elimination rounds. Also, the audience puts money into a popcorn buc ket throughout the e vent, and most of the cash — sometimes as much as $800 — is given to the winner, with some money going to second and thir d place. Given the fr eewheeling nature of the slam, it’s important to “leave your ego at the door,� said Danny Salzhandler, the event’s organizer. Salzhandler moved to Encinitas in the mid-1990s
from Texas, where he w orked in construction. But upon his arrival here, he immersed himself in Encinitas’ poetry scene. “We have some r eal talented poets — some who ar e real funky and off the w all,� Salzhandler said. Salzhandler cited Jim Babwe, a poet who always seems to get picked to read at the slams, as a good example. Babwe said slams “aren’t your stereotypical poetry readings� because there’s “way more ruckus going on.� His favorite part is getting immediate feedback from the audience. “It’s a lot of fun getting up there on the stage, � Babwe said. “Plus, writing in isolation has proven to be dangerous for writers. Feeding off the community aspect is great.�
look at how life is for (TERI residents), what’s important and what the da y-to-day existence is,� said Devin Collins, who plays Arnold, a very hyperactive man with obsessi ve-compulsive disorder. “Luckily for me, there was one gentleman there who was very close to my character,� he said. He studied the man to gain greater insight into his character and observed what it is like to live in a mental health group home. Members of the cast and crew both e xpressed a str ong desire to initiate a discussion of mental health issues and disabilities with “The Boys Next Door.� “I think what is inter esting about (the play) is it shows those of us who do not ha ve
these disabilities the simple things we take for granted...We get to see (the f our main characters) enjoy and discover things throughout the play. It’s like every day is a ne w day,� said OTC’s Artistic Director Christopher Williams, who selected the plays for this season. “Working on this play has made me heighten m y awareness of when I see people who are homeless and clear ly have some mental disa bility,� said McBride. “You don’t always stop to think about what brought them there or how you can help them out.� “The Boys Next Door� runs evening and matinee shows Feb. 23 through March 3, with a preview night Feb. 22, at the Brooks Theatre. For tickets, visit oceansidetheatre.org.
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dents, Nick Bolling and J ason Brummett, and staff member Denise Hernandez to gain a glimpse of what day-to-day life is like living and working with developmentally disabled individuals. “(Bolling and Brummett) talked about what the y do to help around the house, what they like to do in their fr ee time, even how they resolve problems when conflicts arise. It was a g reat way to underscore that we all have the same feelings and dreams, fears and hopes, likes and dislikes,� said Dona Mora, who coordinates TERI’s theater arts pr ogram and helped arrange the meeting with the cast members. “It was just a great way to
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