Baggage unpacks an innovative take on the impacts of trauma, toxic people, and travel. In this cathartic memoir, writer/performer, Melissa Rose relives the story of her experiences as a touring spoken word artist in the United States and Europe. Originally written as a healing exercise to cope with shame, Rose blends travel memoir, dramatic monologue, and poetry together into a story of vulnerability, connection and accountability.
Melissa Rose is a professional spoken word poet and playwright. In over 20 years of performing and writing she has had her work featured numerous magazines, podcasts, festivals and book. She was a team member of 5 National Poetry Slam Teams and a featured performer at over 30 venues in Germany. Her solo show, Baggage was awarded "Best Play" at DUAF in 2020. She currently lives in Eugene, Oregon.