Age Group:
Teens- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on March 11, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
- This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences.
- This event is for registrants age 13 to 18.
Program Description
Event Details
Ready to stop writing poems that just sit in your notebook? This 8-week series, designed for all high school writers, is the ultimate crash course in taking your words from the page to the stage.
You’ll master the fundamentals i.e. poetic devices, powerful imagery, all to find (or define) your unique voice. You'll learn key storytelling techniques and explore personal narratives that’ll translate into powerful performance pieces.
As a cohort, you’ll dive into stage and production techniques that’ll blend words with movement, all leading up to an original showcase where you'll debut your work! Sign up now to unlock new skills! This is your stage to shine!
Meet every Wednesday from 3:30pm-5:00pm, starting January 21, 2026 and ending March 11, 2026.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Photograph Notice
This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.