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 Our 10th annual show, Retro-Active: 10 Years of Poetic Action, will be held on May 17, 2012 at 8 PM at the Helen Mills Theater on West 26th Street. Retro-Active will take a look back at Poetic People Power's artistic response to the changing political landscape over the last decade and offer new words about where our country is today. To purchase tickets, please go to Brown Paper Tickets. Poetic People Power is an ongoing project that combines poetry and activism. We present informative and engaging poetry shows about important issues that affect our everyday lives. In addition to our annual shows, we also bring our work to schools, festivals, and perform at non-profit fundraisers.
Here's what audience members have said about our shows:
“Moving and inspiring.”
“It moved me to tears.”
“So good. Presented intelligently.”
“A powerful and moving experience.”
“Great show. Very inspiring. I wish there was more.”
“I loved it. Awesome set.”
“Wonderful experience.”
“I hope you continue to produce these events, and that I am always able to attend because they change me every year.”
“I was totally influenced by it. My water habits have changed since then.”
“The show brings people into the personal experience of the water crisis instead of just saying here’s the facts. It affects people more deeply.”
“I was really inspired by this evening. Tara is a great producer, moderator, and poet!”
“A professional, inspiring, joyful event. Tara is the master of bringing art and political commentary together.”
“I loved it. So many inspired voices.”
“Thank you and the artists for coming out to our campus and taking part in our Earthstock week. Everyone loved all the artists and their poems.”
“It seemed to me that the best of the best were in that room to be heard and recognized as a new generation of poets.”
“This is a beautifully organized event and an amazing concept.”
“Tara has a knack for choosing poets that make you feel like going out and changing the world.”
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