April 22–29, 2025
A Two-Session Workshop:
Tuesday, April 22 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, April 29 6:00-8:00pm
Location:
The Studio at the Wilma Theater, 265 S Broad St
Cost:
$250.00
(At this time, no deposits, partial payments or refunds are available for this class.)
Enrollment Deadline: Friday April 18
Step into the world where poetry meets performance! In this dynamic two-session spoken word poetry workshop, you’ll be equipped with a Poetry Toolbox, packed with Literary Tools to help with writing, alongside Performance Tools to enhance the delivery of your poems. Through live performances, interactive exercises, and creative challenges, you’ll craft and embody your own spoken word pieces—seamlessly blending theatre and poetry to subvert expectations and captivate an audience. By the end, you’ll have a taste of being a poet, playwright, and performer all in one!
What You’ll Do:
More About this Class:
No prior writing or theatre experience? No problem! This workshop is for everyone, though poets and actors should definitely feel at home. All you need is a notebook, a writing utensil, and an open mind. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll craft two original spoken word pieces while learning practical tools to strengthen both your writing and stage presence. Each class is designed to be a chill, supportive space where you can take creative risks, experiment with performance, and share your voice with confidence. Expect to write, perform, and be inspired—not just by your own work, but by your fellow students and your instructor, an award-winning spoken word poet, actress, and author. Let’s build, uplift, and make magic with words!
Wilma HotHouse member Jaylene Clark Owens is a vibrant and imaginative soul hailing from Harlem, NY and currently living in the Greater Philadelphia Region. She is an AUDELCO and Barrymore award-winning actress, as well as a highly acclaimed poet. Jaylene’s magnetic presence has graced the stage, film, and television. Currently, you can catch her in the role of Rosie, on the Emmy award-winning PBS Kids TV show, “Albie’s Elevator,” as well as in the recurring role of the Clerk on “Law & Order.” Jaylene is the visionary behind the viral sensation, “A Black Girl and Her Braids,” a captivating poetic celebration of Black Women and their hair. Jaylene has turned this celebration into a children’s picture book of the same name, which will be published by Penguin Random House in January 2026. JayleneClarkOwens.com.
