Get Lit, an L.A.-based non-profit that promotes teen literacy through poetry and film, is offering weekend classes for youths aged 13-19, as well as hosting a monthly open mic. Classes and open mics are virtual and free to attend.
Get Lit Drop-In Class
Every Saturday
10:00 AM-1:00 PM PST
bit.ly/saturdayclass2021
Whether you are new to poetry or have participated in The Classic Slam every year, Saturday class will provide writing prompts, performance techniques, and an exciting community to build your skills. To learn more about the Get Lit Players (and see yourself on the stage!) check out our Instagram or YouTube.
Get Lit Pilot I: Intro to Filmmaking
Every Sunday
March 7, 2021 – May 2, 2021
10:00 AM-1:00 PM PST
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Through this free virtual 10-week Workshop Program, filmmakers ages 13-19 will learn to collaborate with other young filmmakers from across Los Angeles, and meet professionals from the creative industry while learning the fundamentals of the art, craft, and business of independent filmmaking.
Get Lit Virtual Open Mic
Every Third Thursday
March 18 – April 15, 2021
6:30-8:30 PM PST
bit.ly/getlitopenmic
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The Get Lit Virtual Open Mic is a low-pressure environment to share and experiment on poems for Get Lit youth and featured poets – a resource for classrooms doing the Classic Slam residencies.
For more information, visit https://getlit.org/.
