Poetry is one of the most visceral and vulnerable forms of artistic expression. Although still seen throughout pop culture, playing it safe through other social mediums has certainly become easier. Meet some of the best, newest, and most evocative upcoming poets from all over the United States. Experience their raw, and sometimes painful origins while getting to know them as artists sharing their most vulnerable stories and most palpable poems. We will discuss process, inspiration, and the potential visualization of their words by bringing these poems to life.
In Part Two of the Season One Finale, Philasifer raps the other seven of the ten Milkcrate Monologues. His poetic influences combined with the message...
Hiphop culture requires participation. RJ Wayne, (Ron Johnson) aka MC Philasifer, knows that more than anyone. Here is the first part of our SEASON FI...
The Milkcrate Monologues is a play written by Ron Johnson, known in the acting world as RJ Wayne, and known in the rap world as MC Philasifer. Milkcra...
Ron Johnson is a rapper, beatboxer, producer, actor, playwright and teaching artist. Originally from Gilroy, CA, Ron AKA Phlasifer, is known for his t...
Mental health is still a widely stigmatized topic everywhere, and knowing you are not alone and that help is available to you is more important than e...
Cocoa Rigal is a multifaceted, multitalented artist living in downtown Los Angeles. She works with many mediums including animation, video game creati...
***Hello Poet's Return listeners! We hope you're staying inside and staying afloat during these COVID-19 times. We're releasing some extra content dur...
Forgive the ridiculous accents and antics, but these two have clearly been friends for a while. Daniel Botello is a versatile writer, not only dabblin...
During our last installment of the miniseries featuring playwright, poet, and novelist Conor Turoci, we give you a sneak peek into the play "At the Ed...
Alicia Beck is a Los Angeles film actress with a background in stage and musical theater. Throughout her past six years performing and creating locall...