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Playwriting. Letson began writing plays and acting, and in 2001, he produced his first one-man show, Essential Personnel, in Jacksonville. The show earned him commissions for his work and performances across the country. In 2004, the Baltimore School for the Arts commissioned him to write Chalk, a "poetical" combining stage acting with poetry. [4]
Soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work has garnered Al Letson national recognition, critical acclaim and devoted fans. Early in his career, Letson established himself as a heavyweight in the Poetry Slam Movement, which reaped artistic credibility and renown.
Jun 1, 2015 · Host, Executive Producer, Idea Man, and Top Dog of STATE OF THE RE:UNION. Al Letson has received national recognition and built a devoted fan base with soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work.
CoRK EAST, STUDIO 2 Soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work has garnered Al Letson national recognition, critical acclaim and devoted fans. Early in his career, Letson established himself as a heavyweight in the Poetry Slam Movement, which reaped artistic credibility and renown.
- Early Creativity Inspired by Rap
- Found New Outlet in Poetry
- Moved in New Direction with Playwrighting
- Selected Works
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Alfred Letson Jr. was born in Plainsfield, New Jersey, on August 8, 1972. His father Alfred, was a Baptist minister and his mother, Ruth, was a “lifer” at AT & T. When Letson was twelve, his family moved to Orange Park, Florida. For Al Jr., moving from a relatively liberal, integrated neighborhood in the North to a primarily white neighborhood in t...
Letson continued his musical endeavors, during his high school years. He applied and was accepted to college, but chose not to attend. Instead, Letson enjoyed being a member of two bands that experienced a
After having been involved in the performance poetry circuit, Letson expanded his repertoire to include storytelling. In 2000 he created Essential Personnel, a one-man show featuring a collection of his short, but emotionally detailed, stories of characters whose tales are least likely to be heard. Audiences are treated to a variety of characters, ...
Stoplights, short film, 1999. Essential Personal, play, first performed at the Ritz, Jacksonville, FL, 2001.
Periodicals
Village Voice(Baltimore), November 20, 2002.
On-line
Al Letson Official Site, www.alletson.com (April 15, 2003).
Other
Additional information for this profile was obtained through a personal interview with Contemporary Black Biographyon February 5, 2003. —Christine Miner Minderovic
Jun 1, 2015 · Poet and radio host Al Letson weighed in last week with an unusual and powerful essay over at Transom. They've graciously shared Letson's essay with Code Switch readers.
Host, Executive Producer, Idea Man, and Top Dog of State of the Re:Union, Al Letson has received national recognition and built a devoted fan base with soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work. He established himself early in his career as a heavyweight in the Poetry Slam Movement, which garnered artistic credibility and renown.
