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!

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?”

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.

“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.

Conferences and museums. Schools and festivals. Nonprofits to weddings, kid-friendly to adult-feisty. Name an event or gathering, and the 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 there while they watch.” For over ten years, we’ve brought an unforgettable experience to businesses, schools, and creative groups everywhere. Click below for more!

“Not just entertainment: a personal, emotional keepsake for each employee.”

PayPal, 2016
"WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE A POEM ABOUT?"

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