Youth Speaks - Teen Poetry Slam Finals
| Ticket Information VIP: $100 (Dress Circle Seating + After Party | Must 24 and Older) Regular Price: $30 Youth Under 24: $10 Youth Groups of 5 or More: $5 Run Time: 2 Hours General Admission |
The Teen Poetry Slam is a 26-year tradition celebrating some of the most amazing young writers, performers, and creatives in the Bay Area.
Come witness the 12 highest scoring poets from prelims and semi finals bring their best original poems, performance pieces and more for a chance to represent the Bay at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival. The Teen Poetry Slam is only open to Bay Area youth. If you’re not a Bay Area youth, support youth voices as an audience member, volunteer or donate below. Volunteer opportunities for this event include: Teen Poetry Slam Judge and Front of House Volunteers.
To volunteer for this event and other Teen Poetry shows click this link for more information about roles.
To support the Youth Speaks please send contributions to Network for Good.
Youth Speaks encourages youth to express themselves using their own idioms.
By connecting poetry, spoken word, youth development, and civic engagement, Youth Speaks aims to deconstruct current dominant narratives by creating a more inclusive and active culture. Young people have the tools to take control of their lives through language and Oral poetry helps define the new American Voice.
Having knowledge, practice, and confidence in the written and spoken language is essential to the self-empowerment of an individual. Youth Speaks fills a need for creative approaches to literary arts education and literacy development. It is crucial to provide spaces where youth can undergo a process of personal growth and transformation in a program that enriches their educational, professional, artistic, and leadership skills.
For more information, visit youthspeaks.org
For more information, visit youthspeaks.org
