Mission Statement

Poetizer Productions is a for profit organization whose mission is to foster relationships and produce creative content that inspires, impacts and influences future generations.  

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Vision Statement

To be an incubator of creative, cultural collaboration, engaging entertainment and inspiration that connects individuals and promotes healing globally.

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History

Poetizer Productions was birthed in 2009 by its visionary, Shanteria “Poetizer” Griglen, who is dedicated to authentic, creative and inspirational productions.  Witnessing the impact of teaching positive self-expression and theater skills that enhance creativity, increase self-confidence and builds communication and leadership skills to community youth within her church were the catalysts to her motivation.  Since its genesis, the company has motivated hundreds of teens and young adults to use theater as a source of empowerment while confronting a multitude of adverse influences they may face in life. Poetizer Productions uniquely uses stage productions and their monologue troupe as tools to empower participants and audiences alike to live beyond their wounds, both within their communities and families. This not only connects them to the brand, but fosters a resounding positive shift in their lives as a whole.

Beneath the Poetizer Productions umbrella, Shanteria has written and directed countless works for faith-based community projects and for other organizations including the adaptation of two novels into theatrical productions – one of which was accepted into the Adrienne Arsht Miami Made 2014 festival and produced in 2016 at the Wendell Narcisse Theater.

Additionally, the brand has a goal to continue mentoring and inspiring young people to use theater as a way to face and conquer their fears with the truth and power that, ultimately, transforms our world - one production at time.