Can You Hear Me Now Youth Showcase 2022

350 Masten Avenue,Buffalo NY 14209

30 April, 2022

Description

Witness CYHMN Youth performers transition from performing covers of commercial songs to developing original poetry, rap, songs and fashion Can You Hear Me Now? is an open mic program that meets Monday and Wednesday evenings to empower young performers to transition from performing covers of commercial songs to developing original poetry, rap, and movement. These young people come from schools around Buffalo. There are very few spaces where teens can connect with their peers, while being challenged to deepen and refine their work. Teens need more opportunities to develop their creative ideas, their discipline, and communication skills through the performing arts, and to learn how to reach audiences as performers. Founded in 2017 by award-winning Hip Hop artist Solomon Dixon, Can You Hear Me Now has persevered through the obstacles of the pandemic to provide a safe, creative space for urban teens to develop their artistic work, as they discover the discipline and structure required to present performing arts professionally. The program is directed by Da’Von McCune, rap artist and owner of D Real McCoy Entertainment, and Ashley Watson, a Marriage and Family Counselor, and owner of # Real Talk, a social emotional learning curriculum for youth. Michael Tritto, the Associate Director at Gloria J. Parks Community Center provides administrative support. The artistic incubator of Can You Hear Me Now enables youth to enjoy each other’s company during a catered dinner, while challenging themselves to express what really matters to them through their imaginations, voices, and bodies in performance.