The Mayhem Poets

Student Matinee Series

The Mayhem Poets

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Date
April 27
Ticket Prices
$11
Location
Krasnoff Theater
Availability
On Sale Now

Event Details

Invite your students to a mind-boggling spoken-word performance unlike anything else. Called “an amazing ride” by the New York Times, the Mayhem Poets are theatre-trained, comedically-gifted, lyrical virtuosos who seamlessly blend raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand-up comedy to tell gut-wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed.

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Recommended for grades 5-8

Jul 2025

Looking for a day of family fun full of music, food trucks, and all things Jazz? Come check out Tilles Center’s second annual Jazz Fest this Saturday, July 19th on the LIU Post campus! Gates open at noon and every ticket holder will receive a pair of these AWESOME Jazz Fest sunglasses! See you soon! 🎷🎼⭐️ #TCJazzFest #jazz #family #music #longisland #tillescenter

This Saturday at our second annual Jazz Fest make sure to visit the Swingin’ Kidz Zone- with face-painting, an instrument petting zoo, crafts, and more! 🖍️🐐 Participants can make their own instrument to take home, play Jazz Simon Says, freeze dance, and more music-inspired games! Led by Tilles Center’s team of professional teaching artists. 🥁🎷 Tilles Center Jazz Fest presented in collaboration with our friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Jazz Fest Sponsors: Sandy & Eric Krasnoff and Dime Bank Additional support provided by McLaughlin & Stern #jazzfest #jazz #newyork #longisland #music #dimebankusa #family #kids #longislanduniversity #catholichealthli #longlivelongisland

🎉June Usher of the Month: Cami Larsen🎉 Meet Cami- a bright and bubbly spirit who’s been with the Tilles Center for just under a year! Cami just graduated from LIU this past May with a degree in Musical Theatre. We want to thank Cami for everything she does for the Tilles Center and we want to wish her luck on all of her future endeavors! If you see Cami around make sure to congratulate her on all of her hard work!💙💛 #UsherOfTheMonth #tillescenter #catholichealthli #longlivelongisland

Happy 4th of July from everyone here at Tilles Center! 🎆 We hope you enjoy your day whether you’re by the water, grilling out, watching fireworks, or just relaxing with your loved ones. Have a safe weekend! ❤️🤍💙 #4thofjulyweekend #fireworks

🦈ON SALE NOW! JAWS in Concert – The original summer blockbuster with a live orchestra on Sunday, September 14 at 3 pm, as part of LIU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend!🦈 🎫General tickets on sale today!🎫 Visit tillescenter.org to secure your seats. 🎬Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Concert Hall... The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score by composer John Williams, JAWS is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, JAWS set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Now for the first time, audiences will have the chance to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. In the words of Chief Brody, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!” Featuring Long Island’s own Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director David Bernard. Jaws is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All rights reserved. #JawsInConcert #TillesCenter #JohnWilliams #MassapequaPhilharmonic #LongIslandEvents #LiveOrchestra #MovieNight #LongIslandUniversity #LIUSharks

🦈 JUST ADDED! JAWS in Concert – The original summer blockbuster with a live orchestra on Sunday, September 14 at 3 pm! Presale & On Sale Dates: ✨ Member Presale: Monday, June 30 🎟️ Subscriber Presale: Tuesday, July 1 🎫 Public Onsale: Wednesday, July 2 Gain early access! Tickets on sale to Members only June 30 and Subscribers July 1. Become a member TODAY and gain exclusive early access before tickets go on sale to the public on July 2! Membership starts at just $100. Visit TillesCenter.org/Membership for more info. Subscribers also gain early access! Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about becoming a subscriber at TillesCenter.org/Subscribe. 🎬 Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Concert Hall... The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score by composer John Williams, JAWS is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, JAWS set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Now for the first time, audiences will have the chance to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. In the words of Chief Brody, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!” Featuring Long Island’s own Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director David Bernard. Jaws is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All rights reserved. #JawsInConcert #TillesCenter #JohnWilliams #MassapequaPhilharmonic #LongIslandEvents #LiveOrchestra #MovieNight #LongIslandUniversity #LIUSharks

ON SALE NOW! Josh Groban, Gala 2025, Saturday, October 11 at 8:30 pm. Join us as Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban takes the Tilles Center stage. From Broadway’s “Sweeney Todd” to his seven-time platinum album “Noël,” Groban’s extraordinary voice and presence have captivated audiences across the globe. This one-night-only concert experience supports Tilles Center’s nonprofit mission to bring world-class performing arts and arts education to Long Island. All proceeds benefit Tilles Center’s performances and arts education programs. Tilles Center is a nonprofit institution committed to providing world-class entertainment and arts education programs to the Long Island community. #TillesCenter #LongIsland #LongIslandUniversity #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLI #JoshGroban

Calling all artisans! Tilles Center is looking for local artists to be a vendor at Tilles Jazz Fest on Saturday, July 19! Come be part of this fun-filled family outdoor music event of the year! For more information, email us at tillesinfo@liu.edu. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Jazz Fest Sponsors: Sandy & Eric Krasnoff Dime Bank Additional support provided by McLaughlin & Stern