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DocuSign Envelope ID:8359632A-C43D-4832-B2EC-ED419B356126 <br /> Josephus Thompson III <br /> With the mind of an engineer, the voice of a poet and the heart and soul of <br /> a visionary, Josephus III is constantly transcending barriers. His words have <br /> been displayed on billboards, prints, quilts, tee shirts, and greeting cards. He <br /> performs in museums and galleries, at universities and conferences, in corporate <br /> settings, stage productions and on street corners. As a teacher and lecturer he <br /> believes in "Education through Correlation", showing students the art of communication <br /> and how poetry is directly related to their lives. <br /> He is the founder of The Poetry Project, an organization that prides itself <br /> in using poetry to teach, inspire and build the communities we call home. <br /> Through structured workshops, poetry slams and open mics, they create safe <br /> spaces to share their lives and tell their stories. His voice can also be heard <br /> weekly on the airwaves as the host of 90A FM's The Poetry Café. He has been a <br /> columnist, opened for Nikki Giovanni, Floetry, and Kanye West. Performed in <br /> front of Oprah at Bennett College, as well as touched stages in Australia and <br /> South Africa and across Europe. <br /> To date he has released three CD's: Miracles, Acoustic Soul Poetry and <br /> Poetry is Life. His first book is soon to follow. <br /> Josephus III can often be found on stage accompanied by dancers, <br /> singers and musicians that help tap the rhythm of life and bring new meaning and 1 <br /> understanding to his words. Life is a collective experience, a group effort, a <br /> journey that we must work together to complete. Everyday he searches for new <br /> ways to use his gifts and abilities to pursue the hopes, dreams, ambitions and <br /> purpose of his life. Josephus III, Poet, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Dreamer, <br /> Visionary, Mentor, Brother, Son. <br /> Performance Resume: <br /> The Collective: Monthly Open Mic(Poet/Executive Producer 2001-2007) <br /> r: <br /> Collective Thoughts (Poetry Stage Production Poet/Executive Director/Producer Jan. 2004) <br /> Under The PoeTree (Poetry Stage Production Poet/Executive Director/Producer Apr. 2004) <br /> Apocalyrics(Poetry Stage Production Poet/Executive Director/Producer July 2004) <br /> Lyrical Infiltration (Poetry Stage Production Poet/Executive Director/Producer Oct. 2004) <br /> Legacy(Poetry Stage Production Poet/Executive Producer/Director Feb. 2005) <br /> Unloosed and Unafraid (Poetry Stage Production Bennett College 2005-Poet/Assistant Director) <br />