Keenan Scott Il's passion for words, stories and superheroes fueled his journey to becoming a celebrated playwright, producer, director and actor. Showing how language can illuminate the superhero in all of us, Scott performs three spoken word pieces that seamlessly weave together literary devices like simile, assonance and slant rhyme, sharing the talent he's cultivated despite the obstacles (read: kryptonite).

Keenan Scott II: How poetry unlocked my superpowers

How poetry unlocked my superpowers

A transformative English class assignment reveals a hidden talent, turning perceived weakness into unprecedented strength.

Through spoken word, personal stories elevate to universal tales, revealing the power of authentic expression to connect and inspire.

Harnessing hip-hop's literary techniques helped a young playwright redefine his dyslexic struggles into artistic triumph.