Joseph Palmore established ACTing Up Studios with a vision to share his expertise in theater and spoken word in order to create an innovative approach to performance training. Through poetic arts, the inaugural program, "Disturbing The Peace" offers a creative outlet encouraging the poetic ambitions of young talent.

Preceding the slam, the showcase will present youth group performances through poetry and theater skits.

Disturbing the Peace will be hosted by Palmore and will include a panel of special guest judges from various artistic communities in Houston. They will select the top three slam winners to receive awards and prizes.