About the Poetry Society
of Los Angeles
The Poetry Society of Los Angeles harnesses the creativity of a cross section of performance disciplines to bring new styles to audiences in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. We produce interactive poetry events called Typewriters Anonymous, and offer writing and performance workshops for all ages. Traditions in performance poetry, ensemble theater, structures that liberate, and many writing practices come together to be enjoyed in a multitude of media.
The Band of Poets, Muses, and Music
ELISABETH NAILS: activist, director, firecracker.
PHILLIP T. NAILS. Poet. Actor. Collector. Lover.
Creative Empowerment Coach and performer DIANA RIVERA sets hearts on fire.
Danielle Franzen is Velvet Undergarments
made the unconventional choice to run away from the circus to be a Poetry Whore. Poor, obscure, and prophetic she has traveled the world collecting fabrics of the soul.
STEVEN GRAY's honeyed words melt the fog of San Francisco.
Associated Projects
Prostíbulo Poético Barcelona
Prostibulo Poetico Madrid/ Poetry Brothel Madrid
Burdel Poético Bogotá
Philly Poetry Brothel
New Orleans Poetry Brothel
Poetry Brothel of Kingston, NY
Rhizomatic Arts
Owl Post Calligraphy
Poesiebordell Zurich
The Poetry Brothel (NYC)
The Poetry Society of Los Angeles is deeply indebted to The Poetry Society of New York, the founders of the Poetry Brothel, who provide continuing inspiration and support from coast to coast.
Consigliere - Advisors & Supporters
Danielle Franzen
Lulu Kornspan
Len Shneyder
Morris Jameson