Adult Classes
GENERATIONS IN VERSE (INTERGENERATIONAL SPOKEN WORD)
Mondays, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
September 15th to October 27th (No class 10/13) - Performance on October 27th
Price:
$80
Description
Ready to grow your creativity and confidence? Join our intergenerational spoken word poetry group, facilitated by acclaimed poet and actor Maya Williams. Learn to write, refine, and perform impactful poetry while connecting with others. Participants will work on individual pieces and contribute to a collective performance. The program ends with a live performance on October 27th at the Playhouse, where you’ll showcase your growth. Open to anyone 10 and older, this program encourages storytelling, self-expression, and building confidence. Whether you're experienced or a beginner, you’ll leave feeling inspired and proud of your work.
Instructor
Maya is the seventh poet laureate of Portland, ME, and has an impressive list of achievements, including being one of three artists of color selected to represent Maine in The Kennedy Center's Arts Across America series in 2020, being named one of The Advocate's Champions of Pride in 2022, and receiving the Constance Carlson Public Humanities Prize from the Maine Humanities Council in 2024. Equally important, Maya has extensive experience teaching spoken word and performance to both children and adults. Maya fosters a fun and creatively safe environment where individuals feel free to take risks and express themselves.