Idris Goodwin
Scriptwriter | Breakbeat Poet | Filmmaker
Idris Goodwin is an award-winning breakbeat poet, playwright, filmmaker, educator
and arts champion. Idris is the author of over 60 original plays ranging from his
Hip Hop inspired breakbeat series to historical dramas to works for young audiences.
Titles such as And In This Corner Cassius Clay, How We Got On, Hype Man: A Break Beat Play, and the ground breaking Free Play: open source scripts for an antiracist tomorrow, are widely produced across the country by a diverse mix of professional and academic venues.
Driven by a passion for cultural impact and civic engagement, Idris currently serves as Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theater. He's created original content for and/or appeared on Nickelodeon, HBO Def Poetry, Sesame Street, NPR, BBC Radio, and the Discovery Channel.
“Your House is Not Just A House,” his first picture book, will be published by Harper Collins in 2024. Find him at www.idrisgoodwin.com and on across all the socials.
Titles such as And In This Corner Cassius Clay, How We Got On, Hype Man: A Break Beat Play, and the ground breaking Free Play: open source scripts for an antiracist tomorrow, are widely produced across the country by a diverse mix of professional and academic venues.
Driven by a passion for cultural impact and civic engagement, Idris currently serves as Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theater. He's created original content for and/or appeared on Nickelodeon, HBO Def Poetry, Sesame Street, NPR, BBC Radio, and the Discovery Channel.
“Your House is Not Just A House,” his first picture book, will be published by Harper Collins in 2024. Find him at www.idrisgoodwin.com and on across all the socials.
School of Theatre & Dance
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Address
Texas Tech University, School of Theatre and Dance, Box 42061, 2812 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409-2061 -
Phone
806.742.3601 -
Email
theatre.dance@ttu.edu