. . .was born in Michigan and raised in Jersey, where he learned how to “lyrically split atoms” and “Kill-em with Concepts.” His smooth flowing, hard-hitting hip-hop style and dynamic theatrical presence have garnered him poetry slam victories across the nation, and brought him all the way to the Grand Slam finals at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe' in New York City. Kyle’s recent solo hip hop project (under the psuedonym Skeptik) is currently being shopped to major as well as independent record labels, and includes songs featuring the likes of superstars KRS ONE and Busta Rhymes. With a B.A. in Spanish from Rutgers University, Kyle can communicate with a multitude of audiences and has led writing and performance workshops around the globe. He dedicates all of his artistic endeavors to the memory of his mother, Barbara Sutton.
...has a writing IV attached to his psyche, thinks and drinks in rhyme and has been known to "clang."
His unique brand of humor mixed with an acerbic wit of Weird AL wordplay bring substantial reaction to any crowd.
Scott co-wrote and performed in two acclaimed spoken word plays, (Masque and New Street Poets) and was a 2005 Bowery Poetry Club Slam Finalist.
As an actor, favorite roles have been Benedick in Much Ado, Sir Toby in Twelfth Night and Ira Stone in Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
He holds a B.A. in both Journalism and Theater from Rutgers University, and has studied Acting, Movement, and Voice at Stella Adler, UCB and the Esper Studio.
...originally from Willingboro, NJ, is a former co-host of Verbal Mayhem, the longest running open mic in New Jersey.
His intelligent, yet accessible, style has been called "pure, unmitigated genius" by himself, "okay, I guess" by others.
Always mindful to keep the fun in poetry, Mason seamlessly blends whimsy with social commentary to produce his own brand of pfouentry for all to enjoy.
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Performance poetry is an accessible, appealing art form that can motivate students to foster an appreciation for both classic and contemporary poetic/theatrical expression.
Utilizing hip-hop rhythms and dynamic theatrical techniques,
the Mayhem Poets have developed powerful performances and
workshops to to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds
to craft and perform original poetry.
The Mayhem Poets have brought their experience to such notable venues as
the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire, The Kilkenny Arts Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland, The New Victory Theater
in Times Square New York and the Calgary International Children's Festival, as well as countless school disctricts, universities,
detention centers, hospitals, poetry-slams and open mics.
The Mayhem Poets are proud members of NACA, BOCES and IPAY and have worked in conjunction with such reputable agencies as HBO Def Poetry, Arts Power National Touring Theater,
Young Audiences of New Jersey, and look forward to working with you.
