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National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement
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Celebrating our nation’s top youth poets and leaders, this performance will feature National Youth Poet Laureate Finalists: Zoe Dorado (Alameda County), Stephanie Pacheco (New York City), Shnayjaah Jeanty (South Florida), and Aliyah American Horse (Nebraska). At the conclusion of the performances, the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate will be announced.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Sat. Apr. 20, 2024 6p.m.
Sat. Apr. 20, 2024 6p.m.
Genre
Discussion/Spoken Word
Part of a series
Price
Free
Celebrating our nation’s top youth poets and leaders, this performance will feature National Youth Poet Laureate Finalists: Zoe Dorado (Alameda County), Stephanie Pacheco (New York City), Shnayjaah Jeanty (South Florida), and Aliyah American Horse (Nebraska).
The National Youth Poet Laureate Program is an initiative of Urban Word, with partner programs in more than 100 cities, regions, and states across the country. Along with performances from the finalists, this event will feature special guests from the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Youth Poet Laureate Programs. At the conclusion of the performances, the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate will be announced.
For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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