Presented as a part of Poetic License 2018: Reclamation

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Poetic Theater Productions’ 6th annual youth poetic theater showcase featuring artists from Urban Word NYC, Girl Be Heard, viBe Theater Experience, EarSay Youth Voices, and more.

viBe Theater Experience: Working to empower underserved teenage girls to write and perform original theater, video and music about the real-life issues they face daily. We provide a safe, creative space for under-served girls to express their voices, take on challenges and gain the self-confidence necessary to succeed personally, artistically and academically. viBe empowers girls through intensive, free programs, which engage and inspire them to write, create, publish, direct and perform personal and truthful collaborative theater and music.

Urban Word NYC: Zubaida Bello will be representing Urban Word NYC. Championing the voices of New York City youth by providing platforms for critical literacy, youth development and leadership through free and uncensored writing, college prep and performance opportunities.

Girl Be Heard: A nonprofit theatre company that brings global issues affecting girls center stage by empowering young women to tell their stories. If a girl can change her own life, she can change the lives of girls everywhere. We envision a world in which every girl is valued and encouraged to be a leader and change maker.

Girls Write Now mentors underserved high school girls from throughout New York City’s five boroughs — over 90% high need and 95% girls of color — who must rise above the race and income-based inequalities of the city’s public school system and the nation’s workforce. Through one-to-one mentoring with professional women writers and media makers, writing and technology workshops, and leadership, college prep, and professional development opportunities, we inspire women to share their craft and empower girls to find their voices and tell their stories.  Learn more at girlswritenow.org, or across social media platforms @girlswritenow. Regina Fontanelli, Maryclare Chinedo, Laila Dola, Gianny Guzman, and Natalie Mojica will be representing Girls Write Now.