Get Lit Players Meet the Get Lit Players

The Get Lit Players perform classic/contemporary poetry in addition to their own original works at middle schools, high schools, bookstores, universities, libraries and community events across the nation. They bring the passion and power of spoken word to the classics of poetry and literature. They bring to life works by Edgar Allan Poe, Langston Hughes, Walt Whitman, Rilke, Sylvia Plath, James Baldwin, Lorca, Neruda, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Emily Dickinson and many more. They are creating a resurgence of interest in the printed word by making it accessible for all. Currently a documentary is being filmed about the Get Lit Players, entitled, “Literary Riot.”

The Get Lit Players were semi-finalists in the 2008 Brave New Voices International Teen Poetry Slam, where they placed among the top ten teams in the world for their own original poetry. They are the premiere classic teen poetry troupe in America.

Get Lit-Words Ignite is the official teen poetry program of the Los Angeles Public Library who hosts Get Lit Player workshops and performances at their branch locations.

The Get Lit Players are altering the lives of thousands of young people. They are tackling the darkness of illiteracy and lighting the way for our youth.

Everyone loved the Get Lit Players. I'm sure we'll be asking you to present at future conferences and workshops. Thanks!

Get Lit has given me the opportunity to be more than me. I am not only a better artist, I'm a teacher, a philanthropist, a literary scholar, and more conscious human being. The directors and the other participants have all been loving and supportive throughout my year in the program. I am leaving to study at Berkley in a few months. It breaks my heart that I have to leave something that has been so positive for me. I cannot stress enough how important being a part of the Get Lit Players has been in my life.