“We Got the Beat: Poetry & Percussion”

The intersection of spoken word and rhythmic composition is the focus of this outdoor showcase hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Two current Hermitage Fellows take the stage to share their developing work and discuss the cadence of their respective disciplines. The program pairs the structured meter of contemporary poetry with the improvisational mechanics of live percussion, allowing the artists to demonstrate how tempo and sound shape narrative momentum. Following the performances, the creators engage in a candid dialogue about their collaborative processes and the broader influence of musicality on literary forms, allowing audiences to witness cross-disciplinary artistic creation directly.