Universes redefines theater and who it speaks to by turning poetry into a communal act. In the tradition of The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Movement, The Last Poets, Sonia Sanchez, Amiri Baraka and Sekou Sundiata, among others, this internationally recognized ensemble mixes rhymes, beats, politics, gospel, blues and boleros to create moving, provocative and entertaining theater. Live from the Edge showcases Universes’ innovative brand of hip-hop theater and tracks the evolution of their poetic language from childhood rhymes and community rituals, to poetry and performance.

Evening performance may contain adult language.