SOUND OFF! is an open mic hosted by the legendary poet and activist C. Thomas! This is a safe space where participants are encouraged to express themselves. This is an in-person event only. Vaccination card or negative PCR test within 48hours required for entry. Masks required for ALL guests.
Interested in performing? Email c.thomas@joesmovement.org with the subject 'SOUND OFF' to be added to the list. .
This show Takes place at Joe’s sister site, Creative Suitland!
SHOW TIMES
Monday February 7th at 7 pm
Doors open at 7pm!
*PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POLICIES.
COVID-19 Safety Policies:
If You Are Sick, Stay Home
Masks are required
Proof of vaccination is required
You may show the physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on your phone
If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the day of the performance
No outside food or drink, no food in the theater
About “They”
Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Douglas Powell has artistically been known as Roscoe Burnems for decades, originally to distinguish his onstage persona from his real life, but the two lives have since merged and his names have as well. They prefer to be introduced as “Douglas Powell ‘slash’ Roscoe Burnems”, but either/or is fine. In response to what he prefers to be called, the answer is always “We answer to both.” As an artist Roscoe has accomplished many feats that are a first: He is the first poet laureate of Richmond, Va, the first National Poetry Slam Champion from Virginia, the first poet to have a streaming poetry special, and first poet from Virginia to do a TEDx talk. Douglas had his first regional book tour in 2018 throughout the Southeast where he began blurring the lines of standup comedy and poetry. In 2019 he filmed Traumedy in front of a sold out crowd. He is a 3x published author and has had dozens of poems published in several literary magazines, journals, and reviews.