Poetry Out Loud State Finals

LOCATION:

Washburn University – Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre
1700 SW Jewell Ave, Topeka, KS 66621

Format

• State Finalists must have three poems ready to recite.
  • One poem must be 25 lines or fewer.
  • One poem must be pre-20th century.
  • One poem may meet both the 25 lines or fewer & pre-20th century criteria.
• The first two recitations of all competitors will be judged in opening rounds.
• The top 3 competitors will then have their third recitation judged.
• The winner will advance to the national finals.
• The state winner will receive $200. The winner’s school will receive $500 for poetry materials.
• The runner-up will receive $100; his or her school will receive $200 for poetry materials.