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Austin Typewriter Poets Collective

Improvised poems on antique typewriters. Throw us a topic!

Two men sit at a table surrounded by vintage typewriters in a room with dark brick walls and glass doors.

Noaa Rienecker (right) and Adam Jones (left), Bards-in-Chief

What is this?

We are the Austin Typewriter Poets Collective - a group of Texas-based poets armed with antique typewriters and the ability to create extemporaneous poetry.

Saunter up and talk with us a while. Choose a topic. Then sit back as we invent, type up, and perform an original piece for you to take home.

We have been booked for a wide range of events in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and beyond. This is a highly interactive form of entertainment that is perfect for:

  • Corporate Events

  • Weddings

  • Activations

  • Private Parties

  • Fundraisers

What Our Customers Are Saying:

“We had them at a large fundraising event and they were a perfect addition to the literary-themed evening. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a quirky, fun and unique event activation for a large or small event!”

- Hannah G. , Texas Book Festival

“Noaa and his team was so amazing to work with! They were on time, communicative, and having them gave our guests a really unique offering at our Valentine's Day themed wedding! It was so special and fun, and so many of our guests said they loved how special their poems were. I would highly recommend booking Noaa and Austin Typewriter Poets Collective!”

- Lucinda C., Austin, TX

Vintage typewriters on a table with a sign reading 'POETRY', set in a cozy room with artwork, a lamp, and a sofa.

“Noaa was such a pleasure to work with and his poems were a huge hit at our wedding!”

- Kathryn F. , Austin, TX

A woman in a white wedding dress smiling and lifting her skirt as she stands outdoors, with a photographer working with vintage typewriters nearby, in front of a building marked "The Gardens".
A typewritten poem titled 'On Coming Of Age' held in a person's hand, positioned on a vintage typewriter.
A man dressed in vintage clothing sitting outdoors under a tree, with books and a colorful tablecloth in front of him.
A woman wearing a large beige hat and a white lace-collared blouse, smiling while sitting outdoors at a wooden table with a vintage black typewriter in front of her. A man wearing a blue tank top and gray pants is sitting beside her.

How does it work?

We set our typewriters up. We dress sharp. Curious guests approach and we ask them for a topic. After a short conversation, we improvise a poem based on that topic, read it aloud, and remit the work to its new steward. The poems might be funny, earnest, absurd - there’s no telling until the ink is on the paper.

We’ve written thousands of poems for thousands of strangers. Try to give us a topic we’ve never gotten before! I dare you.

We have a roster of local poets available. Most events book two to three poets, but we’ve gone as low as one and as high as five.

We do travel for gigs! Please fill out our quote form for more information.

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Contact Us

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Interested in booking typewriter poetry for your event? Click the link below and fill out some info. We’ll be in touch shortly.