Espresso Yourself - Open Mic

Here's your chance to Espresso Yourself! Join us for two hours of storytelling and speaking in long form format - each participant has a maximum of 15 minutes to share a story, a speech, scenes from a screen lay or novel, whatever! This is a friendly, supportive environment for speakers of all skill levels. You can sign up for a spot or join us in the audience to support all our speakers! It's always more fun with an audience.

Event Overview:
“Expresso Yourself” is an inclusive speech event encouraging participants to express themselves on a wide range of topics, share their stories, and inspire others. The event fosters respect, creativity, and open dialogue.

Event Logistics:
Venue: The event will be held at Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, & Gallery: 109 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

Eligibility:
Open to participants of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
Participants must register prior to the event, providing necessary details including their speech topic or title. Minors (under 18) are not eligible to participate.

Speech Guidelines:
Topic: Participants are free to choose any topic, but speeches must align with the event’s inclusive and respectful values.
Length: Speeches must be between 7 to 15 minutes long.

Content:

• No offensive, discriminatory, or hateful language will be tolerated.
• No explicit content, including graphic violence or inappropriate sexual themes.
• No political and religious content.
• Originality: Speeches must be original.

Code of Conduct:
All participants and audience members are expected to act respectfully toward others. Disruptive behavior, heckling, or harassment of any kind will result in removal from the event.

Participants can arrive 30 minutes before the event to secure a spot and receive final instructions. Participants can sign up in advance using the QR code in the title poster.