ABOUT THE MAYHEM POETS
"Let's go see a poetry show." That is a sentence rarely proclaimed and usually responded to with cringes and excuses. The Mayhem Poets are on a mission to change that. Having been dubbed "an amazing ride" by the New York Times, this mind boggling performance has been described as "The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert". These theatre-trained, comedically-gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand-up comedy to tell gut-wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed.
The Mayhem Poet's unique approach to spoken word has landed them feature spots on The Today Show and Eyewitness News, after winning 1st place and a grant for 100K in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in 2006. Since then they've been touring internationally from legendary venues like Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theatre, and Broadway's New Victory Theatre; to hundreds of universities, locals schools of all grades, as well as group homes and correctional facilities.
Your group has been invited to join Broadway Theatre League of Utica as we present MAYHEM POETS, sponsored by ICAN. This performance will take place Proctor High School in two sessions on Thursday, May 1, 2025 for 9th Grade Students in the Utica City School District Only. This opportunity is made possible by the generous support of ICAN.
- Performance 1: 8:45–9:15 a.m.
- Performance 2: 9:30–10:00 a.m.
