Proper I.D. Required: Poetic License for Teens
An Exploration Of Spoken Word...Rap...Poetry...And More
Saturday, November 3, 1:00 - 8:00 pm
WHYY Technology Center, 150 N. Sixth Street (between Arch and Race), Philadelphia
- 12:30 p.m. REGISTRATION
- 1:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS on spoken word language, activism, women's roles and
hip hop with well-known Philadelphia poets Yellow Rage, Walidah Imarisha, The Twin Poets and Stephanie Renee.
- 3:45 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION engaging all participants
- 6:00 p.m. SHOWCASE of some of the best spoken word, rap and poetry by local teens.
Poets, writers and mc's who want to present their work on stage should sign up in person at WHYY between 1 and 5 pm. Limited to first 25 participants.
Free admission - refreshments
Proper I.D. Required: Poetic License for Teens is open to all, but especially recommended for everyone ages 13-19.
Information: 215-351-1685 or www.whyy.org
Watch Poetic License on WHYY-TV12, Thursday, November 8, 11 p.m., a documentary showcasing teen poets whose performances candidly and poignantly express what it's like growing up in America.
Participating organizations: Asian Arts Initiative, Kelly Writers House at the University of Pennsylvania, Foundation Community Arts Group at the University of Pennsylvania, Yellow Rage, The Attic Youth Center, The Village of Arts and Humanities, Nueva Esperanza Academy, Office of Curriculum Support of the School District of Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Made possible by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) Community Connections Project with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
