ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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space had no stage, so she initially avoided the audience’s stares. “Eventually I was able to connect, and there was a point when eye contact was made,” Harris said. “I could feel the exchange. It’s like, five minutes ago we were complete strangers, and now you really know me.” For artists like Harris and Fritz, the interesting thing about poetry is that it is not to entertain, but it is a part of who they are. “Oftentimes, poetry on the page is up to interpretation, but when someone tells you a story, you know exactly what they were intending to tell you,” Harris said. “It’s really a way of linking people together.” Spoken-word poetry incorporates elements of theater, making it distinct from written prose. “Polishing your work is detaching and examining it,” Harris said. “The poem has to be received and performed, and there is this element of theater to it. People have less time to react to spoken word than they do to written poetry.” After the show, students approached the artists and gave them feedback. “They were all really grateful and nice and wanted to talk about social issues,” Fritz said. “They wanted to take pictures with us, and it was just humbling. It felt great to know that someone respects all of our work.” Columnist Brianna Spause goes to “PAFA After Dark,” which featured not only hidden secrets about the artwork in the gallery, but also a “peep show” appearance by dancers at Peek-a-Boo Revue. PAGE 14.| BRIANNA SPAUSE TTN ADVERTISEMENT
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