Gary Dop is the rare poet who is equally at ease on the page and on the stage. I've had the honor of publishing his poignant, masterfully crafted poems in the pages of the North American Review, the oldest literary magazine in the United States. His work is brilliant for its linguistic subtlety, its narrative clarity, its emotional depth. As a performer, not only are his generosity of spirit and great humor revealed, but he also demonstrates for his audience how poetry is still a vibrant, living art...Gary Dop is a young poet but already an important voice in the literary world.
-- J.D. Schraffenberger
Editor, North American Review
Gary Dop
Events
Randolph College MFA Director
Poet, Playwright, & Performer
Gary Dop regularly reads, performs, and presents his writing throughout the country at colleges, bookstores, libraries, book festivals, conferences, and K-12 schools.
Recent & Upcoming Events
New York City, NY
Indianapolis, IN
Philedelphia, PA
Boston, MA
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Asheville, NC
Minneapolis, MN
Charlotte, NC
Charlottesville, VA
Tampa, FL
Birmingham, AL
Allentown, PA
Lynchburg, VA
Holdrege, NE
To book Gary for a reading or other event, send a note below.
"Rarely are you able to find an artist who is not only exceptional at his craft, but also able to communicate it in a real, tangible way with learners: Gary Dop is that artist. Gary's humor and genuine interest in each student allowed him to seamlessly create a positive rapport with our variety of students. He was able to push them to think creatively, offer specific, spot-on feedback to improve their writing, and coach the students on how to perform their piece for an audience, all while keeping them laughing, interested and engaged."
--Holly Clark, Coon Rapids, MN
Differentiation Instruction Director
Recent Events:
Butler University
Washington and Lee University
Cal State Long Beach
Marshall University
R.S. Payne Elementary School
Twin Cities Book Festival
Auburn University, Montgomery
University of Nebraska, Omaha
University of Nebraska, Kearney
Sigma Tau Delta
International Conference
Fort Hays State University
Omaha Public Library
North Carolina State University
University of Northwestern
University of St. Thomas
Omaha Burke High School
Missouri Western State University
Virginia Festival of the Book
Dakota Wesleyan
University of Northern Iowa
Sweet Briar College
Marin Poetry Center
Dixie State University
Utah State University
Northern Alabama Comm. College
Association of Writers & Writing Programs