Spontaneous Poems, Authentic Connections.

Typewriter Rodeo is a troupe of professional, sparkly writers who create custom, on-the-spot poems on typewriters. Hire us for 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?”

The Rodeo Experience:

When guests come up to our table and give us a topic, we give them a poem, made up on-the-spot on a typewriter. It’s more than entertainment — it’s a moment of genuine connection. Of each guest feeling truly seen. In just 3-5 minutes, your guests come away with a unique, personalized gift that often results in smiles, high-fives, even hugs and tears. And a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

“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:

Corndogs

Coming home to myself

Burning Man

Grackles

The Barbie Movie

11:11

I'm 95 and I still love to dance

The collapse of the Roman Empire

A fire hydrant love story

An octopus on the moon

Can you write our wedding vows?

Glass ceilings

For Gio, who doesn't want a poem

Sally Ride

My bellybutton (but don't make it a funny poem)

Sloths

About living in the world without my mom

Grilled cheese

Baby goats wearing sweaters

Corndogs Coming home to myself Burning Man Grackles The Barbie Movie 11:11 I'm 95 and I still love to dance The collapse of the Roman Empire A fire hydrant love story An octopus on the moon Can you write our wedding vows? Glass ceilings For Gio, who doesn't want a poem Sally Ride My bellybutton (but don't make it a funny poem) Sloths About living in the world without my mom Grilled cheese Baby goats wearing sweaters