⋆ Let's Collaborate! ⋆

⋆ Let's Collaborate! ⋆

Madam Betty BOOM reads at The New York City Poetry Festival on Governors Island. A monarch butterlfy has landed in her hand. She wears a Jordan Piantedosi robe and a tiara.

Readings & Performances

  • in person and online readings

  • Poetry Brothel private & corporate pop ups, from typewritten poems on the spot to full immersive experiences

  • live theater gigs

  • select short film gigs

a woman stands against a white page spattered with pink, blue, and orange paint. She has a blue butterfly on her head and a dress of glass flowers. A gold frame floats beside her.

Creative Workshops

  • in person and online

  • poetry writing and editing

  • manuscript incubators

  • collage

  • for professional writers

  • for everyone!

  • event coordination for non-profits

  • consultations with non-profits & individuals

  • event planning resource materials

Event Planning

Shari Caplan, a poet, pauses with a pen in her hand, looking for the right word. A vase of roses sits on the table beside a collected works of Shakespeare.

Editing Services

  • chapbook manuscripts

  • full-length poetry manuscripts

  • hybrid work

  • play scripts

  • high-level essays

  • "Shari is one the most energetic people I know! It has been wonderful having her on board."

    Brunonia Barry, best-selling author & Salem Literary Festival organizer

  • "When you work with Shari you will find that not only will your project improve, but your own process and performance will be elevated to match her creative energy."

    Jessica Furtado, owner of Jess of All Trades

  • "Shari mindfully creates accessible and safe spaces for both performers and audience members."

    Genie Santiago, musician, writer, and healer

  • "Shari is organized beyond compare and kept a close eye on the budget, master to-do list, and the revenue goals. I almost wouldn't give her this blurb because I want to hog her- she's the best!"

    Rachel Sarvey, Director of Development at Silent Spring Institute

  • "Shari is that rare event planner who seamlessly covers every detail like a great project manager, yet never loses the sense of joy, creativity, and inspiration of an artist."

    Cheryl Katon, VP of Development at Fenway Health

  • "Shari is one of the most talented actors I've had the pleasure to work with. She has the consistent ability to elevate what's written to create characters that are three-dimensional, vibrant and nuanced (even when that character is a puppet!)."

    Anthony Scibelli, comedian & writer

  • Shari's wise, discerning, and insightful feedback, given with the grace and candor of an accomplished poet and teacher, was invaluable to me. I knew I was in safe hands with Shari, and her kind, yet piercing insights have allowed me to take my manuscript to the next level."

    Sarah Joy, poet and artist

  • Shari is an incredibly gifted actor and storyteller with great emotional intelligence and access. She is a generous collaborator and colleague who brings warmth, humor, specificity, and a sharp wit to her carefully-crafted roles. Her sense of play and freedom on stage is electric. A dream actor for a director to work with and an audience to watch.

    R. Lee Krazter, director and professor

  • "I had the pleasure of workshopping with Shari over an extended period. She's insightful and offered valuable guidance on publication. As a result of her workshops, I am preparing two chapbooks."

    Stephanie Angelini, poet