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Anton Bonnici is a teacher, playwright and dramaturg based in Paris, France. He is the founder of the Writing for the Stage workshops and the Not Theatre thought and practice. He has produced and directed performances in Paris, London and … Continue reading →

”This week at The Dissident Salon, we welcome David Barnes, founder of Spoken Word Paris, writer, poet, and one of the steady forces behind two decades of literary community in this city. Since 2003, David has been reading his poems … Continue reading →

Matt Mauch is the author of five books of prose and poetry, including the hybrid memoir A Northern Spring, We’re the Flownover. We Come From Flyoverland., Bird~Brain, If You’re Lucky Is a Theory of Mine, as well as the chapbook … Continue reading →

Andrej Kapor (b. Sarajevo, 1989) is an artist, writer, and creative producer working across disciplines. As an author, Andrej’s work is driven by rebellion, sensuality and the divine, underpinned by dark humour and informed by his multicultural background. As a … Continue reading →

Joseph Michael Torrijos is an aspiring Filipino poet and songwriter based in Paris. He has published several songs such as Your Love, which he wrote together with his partner Kit and performed by International Filipino Artist Alisah Bonaobra. He has also … Continue reading →

Kara Schneider is a poet and human-rights researcher whose work braids together memory, womanhood and the quiet violences that shape becoming. Her writing explores the intersections of love, lineage, and the body – what it endures, what it carries, and … Continue reading →

Śivani Howe is a poet and teacher obsessed with eco-poetry, spiritual poetics, good food, and trees.  She is author of the poetry collection – THIS Is Written in the Stars, and the eco-novel Land’s Breath. She’s studying for her Masters … Continue reading →

Nica Selvaggio (she/they) is a Chicago born, Indiana made, Seattle formed poet/writer/therapist who is still trying to find their place in the story of all things. They are a non-binary and queer human who finds healing writing about the things … Continue reading →

Zac Graves is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the worlds of spoken word, music, and storytelling. A poet, songwriter, voice-over artist, and teacher, he brings a rare versatility to the stage, drawing audiences in with performances that balance raw … Continue reading →

Robin Bobo is a Chicago based spoken word artist, poet, and author whose voice has been featured on stages across the world. A multiNational Spoken Word Award winner and member of The Collective slam team, Robin is known for her … Continue reading →