ballet tech ohio performing arts association invites students in grades 7-12 in the Greater Cincinnati Area to submit poetry for the Green Legs & Ham poetry contest. The production Green Legs & Ham will be presented at the Aronoff the weekend of March 4-5. A wacky weekend of entertainment for the entire family, this production will feature colorful sets and costumes, original music and choreography danced to the rhythmic and melodic narration of the fantastic collection of Dr. Seuss's imaginative works. With the goal of promoting literacy and a love of reading, Green Legs & Ham will bring the words of one of the world's most beloved children's authors to life through dance and music.

One winner from grades 7-9 & One winner from grades 10-12 will be selected. The selected poems will be published in the Green Legs & Ham production playbill which will be read by 1200 audience members. The winning Poets will also receive a family four-pack of tickets to see Green Legs & Ham. Poems submitted will not be returned.

• The Poetry submitted should be:
• created on 8 ½” X 11” paper
• “Seuss-Inspired,” and/or promote literacy and a love for reading
• attached to the completed information form below
• postmarked/emailed no later than January 15, 2005
• mailed to: btopaa/Green Legs & Ham Poetry Contest; 7623 Old 3C Highway; Maineville, OH 45039
• or emailed to: btopaa@ballettechohiopaa.org

Download a contest entry form