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Our Mission:

We are a not-for-profit performing arts center who presents and produces a wide variety of quality performing arts, advances arts education and creates a neighborhood that is a superior destination for entertainment, business and housing, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region.

The Stage

Presenting and producing a variety of the finest entertainment for the betterment of the community. More

Arts Education

A national leader in engaging the community through enriching experiences in the performing arts. More

Area Development

A major area developer creating a vibrant destination and economically-strong neighborhood. More

Not-for-Profit

Performing Arts Center

A not-for-profit that must raise over $4 million dollars annually to continue improving the region's quality of life. More

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Slam U

Speak. Write. Perform. Lead. Compete.
Slam U is all about you…speaking your mind, building skills for the future, affecting change. Get ready to pick up a pen, take hold of a microphone or spin a turntable to express yourself and promote social, artistic, educational and political change.

The 411:

Who: Northeast Ohio teens ages 14-19

What: Free spoken word and leadership events

When: January-April 2011

Where: Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH

Why: To find your voice, speak your mind, be on stage, make new friends…and compete for a spot on Cleveland’s Youth Poetry Slam Team

How: Register by calling 216-348-7909 or email artseducation@playhousesquare.org

Peer Mentors

Students who have participated in the Slam U program for at least one year are eligible to apply for one of 10 paid peer mentoring positions. Peer mentors lead workshops and slams at PlayhouseSquare, providing an encouraging and enlightening experience for all participants. Peer mentors must be available for training during January 2011 and be able to commit to the Slam U schedule. Applications will be available in August.

Links

Youth Speaks – The National Youth Poetry Slam
PoetrySlam.com
Slam founder Marc Smith
Progressive Arts Alliance – our contemporary arts partners
 

Slam U Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.