Discover the Power of Poetry for Social Change
Schedule
Thu Nov 07 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Groundwork | New Bedford, MA
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Discover the power of creative writing for social change. Youth and young adult writers (14-24 years old) are invited to explore the art of creative writing with published performance poet, AJ Delsignor. During this free, three-week series, each participant will get the opportunity to develop creative writing skills and create a work of their own. Later on, they will have a chance to perform their project at a showcase.
AJ will discuss the power of voice in poetry, enhancing written work using civic imagination practices, and developing awareness of how creative writing can create positive social change. This series will ask the participants about their “superpowers” in how they convey their beliefs and hope for the future of our community. AJ will lead activities that bring out the freedom, the emotion, and the confidence it takes to express hope and action to sustain an equitable and uplifting community through art and creativity.
WEEK 1: NOV 7
Ice breakers
What is creative writing?
What makes a poem or short story?
What does a happy community look like for you?
How do we as creative writers use civic imagination for positive social change?
Begin brainstorming and writing our first draft
WEEK 2: NOV 14
Discussion: ~30 minutes
Improv/icebreaker activities
What emotions are conveyed in what you are creating?
What superpower do you have that is helpful to others?
Creative writing exercise
WEEK 3: NOV 21
Discussion: 30 minutes
Performance and Improv games
The art of an “open mic”
Rehearsal/practice: 90 minutes
Rehearse your work for the showcase
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Where is it happening?
Groundwork, 1213 Purchase St,New Bedford,MA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
