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860-44 BLOCK
860-442-5625
446 Colman Street
New London, CT 06320
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Our Mission
To arm young voices with the power of pen and prose, reinforcing teamwork, accountability, and responsibility; igniting social change on the page and stage.
About The Block
The Writers Block InK was started in 2003 as a 501c3 non-profit organization to encourage youth to use writing and performance as tools to address personal and social challenges on the community stage. Students create original productions which explore critical themes and issues.
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What's Happening On The Block
 Summer on the Block 2013 Program
Each summer, Writer's Block youth create an original production using all aspects of performing arts - rap, poetry, song, art, etc - to address real and serious issues our youth face every day; and to explore choices, conflict resolution, individual and social growth. Past performances have included: bullying, self-esteem, teen pregnancy, verbal and emotional abuse, religious conflict, genocide, and suicide.
Register Now!.
Jun 24 - Aug 18
$240
(scholarships and discounts available)
Writer's Block InK
Community Arts Center
446 Coleman Street
New London, CT
(860) 442-5625
Martin Luther King Day Anniversary Event
Connecticut Landmarks' Hempsted Houses and The Writer's Block InK will present selections from their production Wealth in Skin: Creative Historical Freedom Stories, based on the lives of prominent African American historical figures in Connecticut during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Jan 21, 2013
Varied Performance Entities All Day
Writer's Block Performances:
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Free
for all
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
600 Main St
Hartford, CT
(860) 278-2670 (Wadsworth) (860) 442-5625 (Writer's Block)
Freedom Fair: Historical Stories
In collaboration with Connecticut Landmarks a summer research of the lives of prominent African American historical figures in the New London area was done by The Boys on the Block (6 high school young men) and was made into an original production they entitled Wealth in Skin: Creative Historical Freedom Stories - a montage of poetry, singing, spoken word, and short scenes, and directed by Broadway veteran, Ron Bastine.
Sep 23, 2012
1st Performance
12:30pm
2nd Performance
3:00pm
$5
per person at door
Hempsted House Grounds
11 Hempstead St
New London, CT
(860) 443-7949 (Hempstead House) (860) 442-5265 (Writer's Block)
Performing Arts Battle
New London's 1st elimination style performing arts competition.
Jul 20, 25, 26
Round 1
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jul 27, Aug 1, 2
Round 2
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aug 10, 2012
Finals
7:00pm - 8:00pm
$10
per person
Writer's Block InK
Community Arts Center
446 Coleman Street
New London, CT
(860) 442-5625
Kids On The Block Showcase
More fun singing, dancing, rapping, and poetically reciting the spoken word. This is a great avenue for our youth to gain confidence expressing themselves and communicating to an audience.
Jul 21,2012
15:00pm - 18:00pm
$5
18 years old & over
$3
under 18 years old
Writer's Block InK
Community Arts Center
446 Coleman Street
New London, CT
(860) 442-5625
Spring Production Talent Showcase
Come and enjoy a fun night of music, dance, rap, rhyme, spoken word and more. Encourage our youth to improve on the talents they have. The performances will be centered around the themes of non-violence, and respect.
Jun 15, 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jun 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm
$10 per person.
Writer's Block InK
Community Arts Center
446 Coleman Street
New London, CT
(860) 442-5625
Destiny Africa 2012 U.S. Tour Rhythms of Life
Writer's Block performers will open for Destiny Africa.
The children within the choir are between the ages of 8 and 16 years old, and have been rescued from horrific situations and many were orphans. Their lives have been transformed and now these children sing a new song; one of hope, restoration, freedom and joy and they are bringing it on tour!
May 1, 2012
7:00pm - 8:30pm
$5
per person at door
free
for kids 6 and under
Mitchell College
Clarke Center
Coleman Street
New London, CT
(860) 701-5093
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