Spontaneous Poems, Authentic Connections.
For over a decade, our professional, sparkly writers have created custom poems on typewriters nationwide. Bring some magic to your next event!
Spontaneous Poems, Authentic Connections.
Typewriter Rodeo is a troupe of professional, sparkly writers who create custom, on-the-spot poems on typewriters. Bring us to your next event!
“Hello!
What can I write you a poem about?”
HOW IT WORKS:
With the Rodeo at your event, guests come up to our table give us a topic (like “cheese” or “my dog” or “I’m starting a new job…”). Then, in a few minutes, we make up a poem, on a typewriter, just for them. Which is more than entertainment — it’s a moment of genuine connection (can’t we all use a bit more of that?), of each guest feeling truly seen. It often results in smiles, high-fives, even hugs and tears — trust us, no matter what your event, guests will be talking about their Typewriter Rodeo poems long after. Here’s a preview—
“Hello!
What can I write you a poem about?”
When guests come up to our table and give us a topic, we give them a poem — made up right then and there on a typewriter. The experience is more than entertainment — it’s a moment of genuine connection. Of each guest feeling truly seen. In just 3-5 minutes, guests come away with a unique, personalized gift that often results in smiles, high-fives, even hugs and tears.
Creating poetry converts across the country.
We’ve typed at conferences and museums. Schools and festivals. Nonprofits to weddings, kid-friendly to adult-feisty. Name an event or gathering, and Typewriter Rodeo has probably been hired for it – always to the delight of guests.
“Not everyone loves poetry,” says co-founder Sean Petrie, “but everyone does seem to love a poem, created on a topic they picked, typed right then and there while they watch.” For over ten years, we’ve brought an unforgettable experience to businesses, schools, and creative groups everywhere.
“Not just entertainment: a personal, emotional keepsake for each employee.”
PayPal, 2016
"WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE A POEM ABOUT?"Some actual poem topics we’ve been given at events: