Black Poetry Theatre seeks to expand the understanding of spoken word and foster greater appreciation for the power of contemporary poetry by presenting it in traditional theatrical settings, raising cultural awareness through the use of the performing arts and telling necessary stories from within our communities.

 
~founded in 2008 by Church Da Poet and Dasan Ahanu~

Who: Black Poetry Theatre presents…

 
What: come, sit, & listen. A night of poetic storytelling

 
“Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.” ― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

 
Witness a masterful cadre of writers bring their poems to life on stage. They will share stories of pain, joy, love, hope, and struggle. We will all be taken on a journey of purpose and discovery led by the eloquence of powerful expression. Each poet will show us what is possible when the page is blended with authentic voice. Come join us on this spoken word adventure as these artists combine the skill of oration with the subtle nuance of theatre and improvisation. 

Featuring Church DaPoet, Fuze Namid, Mariah M, Chyna, Sean Ingram, and Tim Jackson

 
When: Saturday, May 11th, 2019

 
Doors 7:30pm | 8:00pm Show

 
Where: Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701

 
Cost: $10 in advance for tickets | $15 day of show

 
Tickets can be purchased online at www.blackpoetrytheatre.com or in cash at the Hayti Heritage Center box office

 
For more info contact: blackpoetrytheatre@gmail.com or 980-552-0107

 
Presented in conjunction with the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center (www.hayti.org)

Black Poetry Theatre seeks to expand the understanding of spoken word and foster greater appreciation for the power of contemporary poetry by presenting it in traditional theatrical settings, raising cultural awareness through the use of the performing arts and telling necessary stories from within our communities.

 
~founded in 2008 by Church Da Poet and Dasan Ahanu~

Black Poetry Theatre seeks to expand the understanding of spoken word and foster greater appreciation for the power of contemporary poetry by presenting it in traditional theatrical settings, raising cultural awareness through the use of the performing arts and telling necessary stories from within our communities.

 
~founded in 2008 by Church Da Poet and Dasan Ahanu~

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