Because every word matters.
A dynamic space for adult poets and spoken word artists to develop their craft, amplify their voices, and connect with audiences. Through open mic nights, workshops, and productions, every.Word Poetry creates a platform for diverse stories and perspectives, promoting artistic excellence and cultural dialogue.
Monday Night
Open Mic
Every Monday, join us for a free adult open mic celebrating spoken word, music, and community. Held in partnership with The VORTEX, this weekly event welcomes artists of all levels to share their voice.
The open mic is primarily hosted on the outdoor Garden Stage, with occasional moves inside The Butterfly Bar or Eloise Stage in case of weather.
Sign-ups at 7:30 PM | Show 8–10 PM
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. | Food & drinks available
Pages & Stages
Writing Workshop
A monthly workshop for adult poets in a small Black Box classroom at Grotto 101 Performance Lab in South Austin. Led by every.Word Poetry, it blends page and stage techniques in a supportive, generative space. Sliding scale $5–25. All experience levels welcome. Light refreshments served.
Our Productions
every.Word Poetry produces curated spoken word showcases that bring live poetry to the stage. Presented in theaters and performance venues across Austin, these events highlight the work of poets, musicians, and multidisciplinary artists through dynamic, staged productions.
All productions are paid opportunities. Poet selection is curated by the Artistic Team through auditions or application submissions. Rehearsal processes vary based on the scope of the production.
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale to keep performances accessible while supporting artist pay and production costs.
Upcoming Production
The Blasphemy of a Good Bath
Written and performed by Michael Hatcher
every.Word Poetry is proud to present The Blasphemy of a Good Bath, a new spoken word performance by Michael Hatcher exploring care, cleansing, and memory. This intimate, in-progress showcase will run October 23–26 at The VORTEX in Austin, TX.
We’ll also be issuing an open call for poets, musicians, and multidisciplinary artists to open the show. Details and application info coming soon.
Stay tuned for tickets, artist announcements, and behind-the-scenes updates.
Past Production
Something in Me About the Ground
Written and performed by Jasmine Games
Directed by Dr. Eva Margarita
Presented on September 23rd, 2024, on the Garden Stage at The VORTEX, Something In Me About the Ground was an early showing of Jasmine Games’ debut choreopoem. This intimate, multidisciplinary work explored ancestral memory, generational resilience, and the rituals that ground us in everyday life.
The piece was featured as part of our regularly scheduled every.Word Poetry Open Mic, offering audiences a first look at a project in development and bridging the gap between community gathering and theatrical performance.
Something In Me About the Ground is currently in development, with plans to premiere as a fully produced, evening-length show in 2027.
