...is 3 weeks of art, dance and theater by, for and about the Hip-Hop generation. For nine years and counting the Festival has pushed the boundaries of performance, defining and redefining the art and aesthetic of Hip-Hop. The NYC Festival showcases the depth and breadth of Hip-Hop culture; featuring original programming that pays homage to the classic elements that ignited a movement, as well as new and innovative performances that redefine global culture.
NYU Discount Code: STUDENTTKTS for $10 tickets - online or at the box office (NYU ID required). Only 15 student discount tickets are available at each show so please buy your tickets in advance.
Check out the incredible lineup including: The Word Begins with Steve Connell and Sekou Tha Misfit,Angela’s Mixtape written by Eisa Davis, Deez Nuts: A Musical Massacre starring the Beatnuts, and our HHTF Reading Series featuring Radha Blank, Shontina Vernon and Betty Shemeih. We also pair up with Urban Word NYC for Preemptive Education, and present two evenings of Young, Gifted and Hyped. In addition to the main stage and reading series, HHTF presents the Hip-Hop Humanities Series with conversations on graffiti, race and culture.
For a complete listing of HHTF events, please visit http://www.hhtf.org.
HHTF EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS:
PREEMPTIVE EDUCATION: LANGUAGE, IDENTITY & POWER
Urban Word NYC’s Annual Mentor, Teacher, Educator & Community Activist Training
October 2 - October 4, Training is free for NYU students and staff.
Opening Panel and Youth Performance – Word Life: Friday, October 2, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Silver Center, Room 703
A Performance and Conversation on Language, Identity & Power
Poets: Jamilla Lyiscott, Carvens Lissaint, Ceez, Thiahera Nurse
Respondents: David Kirkland, Ph.D., Regie Cabico, Black Artemis
Weekend Training Series: Saturday, October 3, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sunday, October 4, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Preemptive Education aims to examine the issues that affect today’s youth, while providing creative and practical resources to address them. Using the power of spoken word poetry and hip-hop as the lens to explore language and privilege, participants will learn best practices in student-centered pedagogy from professionals in the fields of education, youth development, and spoken word & hip-hop. Combining performance, panel discussions, and professional development workshops, Preemptive Education will provide comprehensive opportunities for educators of all levels. Sponsored by Urban Word NYC, The Center for Multicultural Education, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, & the Hip-Hop Theater Festival.
For a full conference schedule visit www.urbanwordnyc.org.
Registration Information:
Please be sure to pre-register at www.urbanwordnyc.org or by emailing Michael Cirelli at michael@urbanwordnyc.org. Training is free for UW mentors, NYU students and staff, and the Hip-Hop Theater Festival guests.
For more information, contact Erica Morales at erica.morales@nyu.edu.
THE WORD BEGINS
October 8, 9 & 10, 8:00 PM, Ohio Theater
October 10 show followed by lobby tunes with DJ Reborn.
Written and Performed By Sekou (tha misfit) & Steve Connell
Developed and Directed By Robert Egan
Produced Through Special Arrangement With Prana Theatre Group
Originally Produced At The Signature Theatre – Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director
Developed At The Ojai Playwrights Conference
THE WORD BEGINS is an exciting journey with two young men as they struggle to come to terms with belief and morality in America today. They take on race relations, religion, sexuality, love, and the power of mass communication --- among other great American issues.
RACE AND IDENTITY IN HIP-HOP CULTURE
A Conversation with Bakari Kitwana, Steve Connell, Sekou Tha Misfit and Kate Rhee
Friday, October 9, 4:30 -6:30 PM, Kimmel Center, Rooms 804 & 805
Building off the themes of race and identity raised in “The Word Begins”, join Bakari Kitwana, Steve Connell, Sekou Tha Misfit and Kate Rhee in an open conversation about their understanding of these concepts. Each panelist openly grapples with these critical issues and its intersection and impact on Hip-Hop culture.
Please RSVP to cmep@nyu.edu.
Diverse-City: RED BULL presents B-BOYS ON BROADWAY with music by DP ONE
Saturday, October 17, 1:30-4:30 PM, Meet at Kimmel 806
B-Boys from around the world battle at the crossroads of the world, Times Square. HHTF with the support of Red Bull has curated this unique outdoor event celebrating the elements. Hosted by D-Stroy of the Rock Steady Crew, with special guests Blitz the Ambassador and Ken Swift. The event finishes with a global cipher of b-boys and girls with breaks and beats provided by one of Hip-Hop purest DJs, the prolific DP One. Transportation cost will be provided.
Please RSVP at mark.carolino@nyu.edu.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Wednesday, December 2
5:00 PM: Graduate Students of Color Socials
Thursday, December 3
12:30 PM: Network of BLACK Men Meeting
12:30 PM: Making it in Media
Thursday, February 4
5:00 PM: Network of BLACK Men Meeting
Thursday, February 18
12:30 PM: Network of BLACK Men Meeting
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