LITERARY DEATH MATCH
Saturday, April 15 @ 7pm
The Auditorium at CLARA (1425 24th St.)
A special Saturday event in partnership with
Literary Death Match and the Chills at Will Podcast
Literary Death Match, co-created by Adrian Todd Zuniga, marries the literary and performative aspects of Def Poetry Jam, rapier-witted quips of American Idol’s judging (without any meanness), and the ridiculousness and hilarity of Double Dare.
Each episode of this competitive, humor-centric reading series features a thrilling mix of four famous and emerging authors (all representing a literary publication, press or concern — online, in print or live) who perform their most electric writing in seven minutes or less before a lively audience and a panel of three all-star judges. After each pair of readings, the judges — focused on literary merit, performance and intangibles — take turns spouting hilarious, off-the-wall commentary about each story, then select their favorite to advance to the finals.
The two finalists then compete in the Literary Death Match finale, which trades in the show’s literary sensibility for an absurd and comical climax to determine who takes home the Literary Death Match crown.
Click here to meet our authors and judges!
Saturday, April 15 @ 7pm
The Auditorium at CLARA (1425 24th St.)
A special Saturday event in partnership with
Literary Death Match and the Chills at Will Podcast
Literary Death Match, co-created by Adrian Todd Zuniga, marries the literary and performative aspects of Def Poetry Jam, rapier-witted quips of American Idol’s judging (without any meanness), and the ridiculousness and hilarity of Double Dare.
Each episode of this competitive, humor-centric reading series features a thrilling mix of four famous and emerging authors (all representing a literary publication, press or concern — online, in print or live) who perform their most electric writing in seven minutes or less before a lively audience and a panel of three all-star judges. After each pair of readings, the judges — focused on literary merit, performance and intangibles — take turns spouting hilarious, off-the-wall commentary about each story, then select their favorite to advance to the finals.
The two finalists then compete in the Literary Death Match finale, which trades in the show’s literary sensibility for an absurd and comical climax to determine who takes home the Literary Death Match crown.
Click here to meet our authors and judges!
*If you donated $50 or more during our 2022 fundraising campaign through IOBY, you have a season subscription.
Just check in at the door—you're on the list!
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AND HERE'S THE REST OF THE 2023 SEASON...
JUNE 9
FORMER DIRECTORS NIGHT
Featuring writing from former SOSS directors
SEPT. 8
VOLUNTEERS NIGHT
Featuring work from some of our dedicated SOSS volunteers
OCT. 13
FRIDAY THE 13TH HORROR NIGHT
Featuring creepy tales that are sure to give you goosebumps
Just check in at the door—you're on the list!
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AND HERE'S THE REST OF THE 2023 SEASON...
JUNE 9
FORMER DIRECTORS NIGHT
Featuring writing from former SOSS directors
SEPT. 8
VOLUNTEERS NIGHT
Featuring work from some of our dedicated SOSS volunteers
OCT. 13
FRIDAY THE 13TH HORROR NIGHT
Featuring creepy tales that are sure to give you goosebumps
ATTENDING STORIES ON STAGE SACRAMENTO
Parking is available in the large lot behind the auditorium (entrance on "O" Street) and on the street. There is a ramp to enter from the parking lot.
Entry is either via the parking lot or the double doors on 24th Street.
We are no longer checking vaccination status. Masks are not required.
Season subscriber and ticket holder names will be at the WILL CALL table—check in to receive a program and raffle ticket(s).
Sue's famous cookies are available for a donation.
Seats will be spaced, though family and friend groups may wish to move closer together.
Please feel free to email us with any other questions.
Parking is available in the large lot behind the auditorium (entrance on "O" Street) and on the street. There is a ramp to enter from the parking lot.
Entry is either via the parking lot or the double doors on 24th Street.
We are no longer checking vaccination status. Masks are not required.
Season subscriber and ticket holder names will be at the WILL CALL table—check in to receive a program and raffle ticket(s).
Sue's famous cookies are available for a donation.
Seats will be spaced, though family and friend groups may wish to move closer together.
Please feel free to email us with any other questions.
CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE PERFORMANCE BUT DON'T WANT TO MISS IT?
Of course we'd love to see you in person at the CLARA AUDITORIUM on Second Fridays. But if you can't be there, we record all of the performances and post links to the recordings on our website and YouTube channel and share them in our newsletter. SIGN UP for the newsletter so it comes right to your inbox.
Of course we'd love to see you in person at the CLARA AUDITORIUM on Second Fridays. But if you can't be there, we record all of the performances and post links to the recordings on our website and YouTube channel and share them in our newsletter. SIGN UP for the newsletter so it comes right to your inbox.
