Name: Courageous Cadence Youth Open Mic
Start: 2026-11-21T14:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-21T15:30-06:00
Location: The Poet House

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Respect & Inclusion Policy • The Poet House is committed to fostering a brave, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants, audience members, artists, and staff across our programs, including every.Word Poetry and Courageous Cadence. We believe in cultivating spaces where creative expression is celebrated while honoring the dignity of all individuals. Prohibited Conduct: We do not tolerate language or content that promotes or perpetuates hate speech, discrimination, harassment, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, body size, socioeconomic status, or any other protected or marginalized identity. Zero Tolerance Policy: Violations of this policy may result in immediate removal from the event or program, termination of participation, and forfeiture of any compensation, stipends, or benefits associated with The Poet House programming. Shared Responsibility: Respect and inclusion are a collective responsibility. The Poet House staff, program leaders, participants, performers, and audience members are expected to actively uphold these values and hold one another accountable with care and integrity. Program Moderation: The Poet House reserves the right to moderate all programming to ensure alignment with this policy and to preserve the safety, well-being, and integrity of our community. Thank you for supporting The Poet House. Your cooperation helps us continue our mission to inspire, connect, and empower through poetry and the arts.

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Media Consent • By registering for this event, you consent to The Poet House, every.Word Poetry, The Butterfly Bar, and The VORTEX capturing photo, video, and audio documentation of the event, including performances, crowd moments, and behind-the-scenes footage. This media may be used on social platforms, websites, promotional and grant materials, members-only archives, and other digital or physical media. Selected content may also be included in monetized offerings, paid archives, pay-per-view access, subscription content, compilations, educational materials, or other revenue-generating media produced or distributed by The Poet House and its partners. You own your words. Performers retain full copyright in their original work at all times. Participation in documentation does not transfer ownership of your writing or performance material. We aim to credit artists whenever possible and will not intentionally misrepresent your work. If you prefer not to be documented, would like to opt out of public sharing, archive inclusion, or monetized distribution, or want to request removal of specific content, please contact us at info@thepoethouse.org

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Parent/Guardian Consent • Required for participants under 18. I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of this participant, or that I have permission from their parent/legal guardian to complete this registration. I consent to their participation in Courageous Cadence programming and acknowledge the event information, safety expectations, and media/documentation policies provided during registration.

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Parent/Guardian Full Name

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Stage Name

How do you want to be called on stage?

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Poem or Song Title

It’s okay if the title changes, but if you’d like your performance to be considered for posting, please keep us updated so we can properly identify and credit your work. Pro tip: Be intentional about what you bring to the mic. Show up prepared, know what you plan to perform, and give us your best take. Selected performances are posted based on quality, readiness, and fit, so make it count!

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Poem or Song Transcription

To be eligible for a full video edit of your performance, please submit the written version of your piece. Limit: 1 poem (max 3 minutes) or 1 song (max 5 minutes)

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Courageous Cadence Youth Open Mic

Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CST • Free

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