Poetry Off The Page

In a category all its own, the Excelano Project is Penn’s only spoken word poetry collective. The intensity and passion behind their performances go far beyond spoken word, poetry or prose, reaching into every niche of human emotion — from humor and joy to profound sadness and loss. The group began as an underground movement in 2003, but after winning numerous accolades including the College Union’s Poetry Slam Invitational title (twice), competing nationally and performing worldwide, the group has grown far beyond its roots. Attending one of their performances is something you must do before graduating. In the meantime, check out their new blog, complete with footage from past shows, bios of the poets, posts of their work and upcoming events at excelanoproject.com.