The Academy of Music Theatre invites educators to an in-person discussion forum about the 2025 Academy Regional Youth Poetry Slam on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00 am at The Academy in Northampton. Hosted by the award-winning poet, Lyrical Faith, this unique event is the only youth poetry slam competition in Western Mass. and offers Pioneer Valley high school students the opportunity to showcase their poetic talents and compete for cash prizes on The Academy's historic stage. The forum aims to gather feedback on each educators' work and needs to better support them and expand school participation. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for exciting prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

RSVP directly to the Academy’s Education Director, Kyle Lawrence at education@aomtheatre.com and indicate if colleagues will be attending. For any questions before September 7th, please reach out.

If you are unavailable to attend please join a virtual info session on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm conducted via Zoom. This will be recorded and posted to the Academy Regional Youth Poetry Slam website.