In ImmortALL, performance poetry and social change meet oral history, including from those who lived through the civil rights movement, in this unique program. Young people take inspiration from the preceding workshops and interviews they experienced to create meaningful response poems – making them immortal. Teens With a Purpose celebrates the African tradition of storytelling through performance poetry during ImmortALL poetry workshops for teens and The Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate Program. On March 11th, the poets showcase their response poetry event includes writing prompts for the audience participation plus OTU’s dance and song at The Wells Theatre.
