Aaron Jafferis

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Slam! Hip-Hop Poetry
Program Type Performance
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum Connections Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Higher Education | Family
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Testimonial

“I have seen hundreds of people brought to tears and subsequently to their feet in joyful response to this man’s writing.”
-Aleta Staton, Director of Learning and Community Organizing, Long Wharf Theatre

Description

As a child, Aaron was afraid to express who he truly was, and how he truly felt. Now Aaron creates earth-shaking spoken word tapping into the hidden strength of vulnerability. In this electric performance, Aaron uses hip-hop poetry to weave his own stories into the story of his city, country, and world. Drawing from his award-winning hip-hop plays and musicals, Aaron uses humor and character to open hearts (including his own) and surprise everyone (including himself) with narrative twists that shift power and open worlds of possibility.

Objectives

Students will witness the power of celebrating true feelings and true selves.
Students will learn the fundamentals of powerful spoken word, including narrative, metaphor, sound.

Pricing Information

$735 single performance
$1,100 back to performances

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Program Length

45-75 minutes

Participants

maximum 500, but the more intimate the better!

Technical Specifications

• Audiovisual/Tech: microphone and music stand