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A Celebration of Historic Black Poetry and Excellence
Classic Slam! is an in-person, jazz influenced, ONE NIGHT ONLY event celebrating the dynamic voices of historic black poets of the past and inspirational
black poets of today! Five local Black Artists will bless the stage with classical text written by historic Black Poets from the late 18th century to 1950s and share their own original work. This 90-minute poetry slam with live music will take place at The Modern Republic, a vibrant and funky vintage furniture shop specializing in mid-century modern designs, and will both honor the history of Black literature, Black Joy as well as continue the stories of Black Artists. Because Black history doesn't end in February!"
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Adaeze Nwoko (She/They) is excited to read work from some of her favorite poets and some words of her own. They want to thank PAC for allowing me the opportunity to share their work, and explore this vulnerable aspect of their artistry. Some of her favorite roles have included Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream - Delshakes), Annette (TJ loves Sally 4 Ever), Camae (The Mountaintop - Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble), and Richard (Richard III - Hestia Theatre Company). |
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Carlo Campbell is a Philadelphia native. Firmly committed to his community and expanding on that relationship, he is a proud founding member of Theatre In The X Theatre Company. A member of SAG-AFTRA, he has been in a number films and commercials. He has also worked with theatre companies all throughout the Delaware Valley. Theatre: Death of A Salesman, Piano Lesson, Othello, Richard 2, While the Getting's Good, Topdog Underdog, The Nigga Files, 12 Angry Men, Delaware Young Playwrights, Moon Man Walk, V to X, The Meeting, King John, Richard 2. Also a Poet, Carlo has published a book of poetry entitled Afloematic.
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Ciera Gardner recently graduated from both The University of the Arts '16 with a BFA in Acting, as well as the Headlong Performance Institute '15. Within one year since graduation, Ciera became a new member of the interdisciplinary art collective, Plant Me Here, and has worked and performed with Azuka Theatre (The Gap), Shakespeare in Clark Park (Coriolanus), The Hear Again Radio Project, Philly Young Playwrights, and The National Trust of Cliveden (Liberty to Go to See).
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Joe Penn (he/him) is a Writer, Performer and Director from New Jersey. When he’s not putting up a murder mysteru or diing stand up comedy he always finds his way back to poetry. Having been on stage since he was 12 years old, it’s always an honor to be allowed to share with an audience.
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Mariah Ghant (she/her) is a Black artist based out of Philly. An alumnus of Vassar College, she studied Drama and English focusing on Acting and Poetry Writing. Mariah’s work has been featured in three print publications with Z Publishing, as well as online with Distance Yearning, Lucky Jefferson, MixedMag, Diaspora Baby Blues, Passengers Journal, and Philadelphia Stories. Currently, Mariah is a reader with Philadelphia Stories. Visit her poetry Instagram @mariah.g.poetry or check out her artist website, mariahghant.com.
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Jonathan Whitney is a native Delawarean, with a Bachelor’s from the University of Delaware and a Masters in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts. He is a recipient of the Delaware Division of the Arts Established Artist Fellowship in 2020 and has collaborated with artists from around the region including Lili Anel, Melomanie, and Pieces of a Dream dance company to name a few. He is artist-in-residence at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, where he focuses on jazz composition, performance and using music to build community. Jonathan released his debut album “Life’s Dimensions” in Fall 2020.
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