GEARING UP FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL NYC TEEN POETRY GRAND SLAM FINALS @ THE LEGENDARY APOLLO THEATER
We know you’ve been waiting for it — we’re (finally!) ready to bring you Urban Word’s 20th Annual Teen Poetry Slam!
Participate for a chance to:
- Perform on stage at the legendary Apollo Theater Sat, April 14, 2018!
- Join our Teen Slam Team and represent NYC at the Brave New Voices National Poetry Festival
- Win an all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago to compete against teens from all over the country
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Full Slam Season Schedule and Locations
Preliminary Rounds
(FREE TO ATTEND)
Monday, March 5th | The Poetry Project | 131 E 10th St, NY NY | 7-9pm
March 8th | Weeksville Community Center | 1640 Pacific Street, Brooklyn NY | 6-8pm
March 12th | The Point | 940 Garrison Ave, Bronx NY | 6-8pm
March 15th | Urban Word NYC | 5 W 19th St 3R NY NY | 6-8pm
Semi-Final Rounds
(FREE TO ATTEND)
March 23rd | Harlem Stage | 150 Convent Ave, NY NY | 6-8pm
March 25th, Dweck Center at the Brooklyn Public Library | 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn NY | 6-8pm
March 28th | Urban Word NYC | 5 W 19th St 3R, NY NY | 6-8pm
NYC Grand Slam Finals
Hosted by Alumni Aja Monet
Saturday, April 14th
6-8pm
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
$12 Teens, $15 Adults