Typewriter Poets for Any Event
ENTERTAINMENT AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE
Haikuists make each of your guests feel seen by you. It's like a photo booth for your soul.
Personalized keepsakes
Professional & approachable
Simple setup
WE'RE PROUD OF OUR WORK
THE SECRET TO UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS
TAP THE EMOTIONAL UNDERCURRENT
Our poets are vibe masters. They pick up what your guests are feeling, collaborate on a topic, and co-create the most personalized entertainment experiences possible.
CRAFTED IN A FLASH
Each haiku only takes a few minutes, allowing our team to create personalized works of art for a large volume of people in a short amount of time. Everyone who wants a haiku gets a haiku.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED
We stamp the back of each haiku with your logo or monogram. Most guests immortalize their haiku by placing it on their desk or nightstand, framing it their wall, or even getting a tattoo.
WHY HAIKUISTS
Content Worth Sharing
Everyone wants to know what your haiku was about, and they want to tell you theirs. The experience is social media gold, sure. But the real magic is that it's shareable in the moment, at your event. It is the ultimate icebreaker and gives strangers reasons to become new friends.
World Class Poets
We found the most tapped in people on the planet to entertain your guests. They are the type of people whose special talent is connecting deeply with anyone about any topic and immediately capturing the spirit of their conversation with a haiku. They are trained on our process and overseen by a team of booking managers.
Over a Decade of Experience
Eleven years have honed our craft, but the magic never gets old. Our poets aren't just performers, they're explorers. They dive into your event, seeking authentic connections with every guest. It's this constant exploration, fueled by experience, that creates unforgettable moments of poetry.
Success Stories
The friends - always dressed to impress... set up their royal typewriters at events, pecking out haikus on demand.
...In under a minute there's an original haiku on an index card for the guest to take home, a poetic souvenir.
They've been booked for fundraising galas, wine shop openings, indie film nights, weddings, and countless other events...
Haikuists remind us of the power of words, of our desire to love, and the importance of face-to-face connection in our screen-obsessed world
Frequently Asked Questions
No matter what your question is about a Haikuists activation, our team is always on hand to provide prompt and accurate answers.
Email Leah@haikuists.com anytime.
What is included in a Haikuists event performance?
Typical setup is two poets dressed to impress, each with a vintage manual typewriter and a sign that says "Free Haiku." We station in a high traffic, high visibility area and remain stationary. Guests approach our team, at will, and our poets collaborate on developing a topic. Haikuists create a haiku in 2-3 minutes once a topic is decided.
In what cities do you have poets?
Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Montreal, New York, Northern NJ, Philadelphia, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Washington DC
For what types of events would it make sense to hire Haikuists?
Corporate events
Weddings
Branding Activations
Fundraisers
Galas
Hotel Lobbies
Grand Openings
Dinner Parties
Launch Events
Graduation Ceremonies
What does it cost?
We have different packages for different types of events. Considerations which will affect the total rate include: length of performances, number of poets. amount of downtime, paper customization, and other desired personalizations.
Do you only write haiku?
Our talented poets are able to write any type of "stream of consciousness" copy. Long or short form poetry, mantras, daydreams, affirmations, and more.
Do they HAVE to use typewriters?
We are able to deliver performances in multiple formats. Please reach out to discuss customizations.