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TORONTO – Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is pleased to present the second edition of WORD UP!!! at 2:30pm and 7:00pm on Saturday, December 10, 2011. This year, WORD UP!!! explores writing as a tool for catharsis with Why I Write, a poetic, theatrical journey that will tackle hard-hitting issues like racism, stereotypes, body image and mental health using the personal experiences of the young artists involved, weaving their stories into a poetic and theatrical tapestry.
Under the guidance of YPT Resident Artist Educator Anne-Marie Woods, young people, aged 15 to 27 were challenged to tackle their issues by creating spoken word pieces on the spot using movement, vocal work and improvisation. Each participant created their own individual poems as well as contributing to collaborative pieces. Some pieces were turned into song or movement with spoken word as the basis for all the work.
Why I Write explores writing as a form of healing and expression for young people. These young artists each come from different cultural backgrounds with different life experiences but when it comes to their writing and creativity, they are all on the same page.
"Once again I have been amazed by the focus, dedication, honesty and poetic skills of the youth involved in WORD UP!!! I have been blessed to have the support of Allen MacInnis and YPT and, to me, WORD UP!!! is not a program it is a life-altering experience." - Anne-Marie Woods, Director
Join 8 amazing youth from different parts of the GTA who will take you on a poetic journey that came straight from their poetic journals. You will be challenged, uplifted and touched by the honesty and wisdom of their words.
WORD UP!!! “Why I Write.” is supported by YPT’s Resident Artist-Educator Program, funded by Donna & Gary Slaight.
Directed by Anne-Marie Woods; featured poets: Aisha Farah, Samantha Goncalves, Marcus Lomboy, Noelle Nedrick, Henrick Sales, Crystal J. Grant-Stuart, Jesse Tyrell & Celeste M. Young.
WORD UP!!! Why I Write
STUDIO | Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:30pm and 7pm
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13 & up
Young People’s Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $5 INCL. HST; NO SERVICE CHARGES APPLY | Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 | For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca
2011-11-28
Toronto: “WORD UP!!!” returns to Young People’s Theatre for a second year