Off the Page, On the Stage
Performing Arts Experience
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2024-2025 Season Offerings
Experience #1 - MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS
Grades K - 5th
October 14 - November 8, 2024
An African villager named Mufaro has two daughters whom everyone agrees are beautiful. But, they have their differences. Manyara possesses a bad temper and is self–centered (but never in front of Mufaro); Nyasha is kind and considerate to people and to animals. When Mufaro learns that the King is in the process of meeting all of the most worthy and beautiful women in order to choose a wife, he decides that both of his daughters should go. Celebrate goodness, generosity, and love with traditional dancing, rhythmic drumming, and glorious African song. Based on the 1988 Caldecott Honor Award book.
Experience #2 - A MAHOGANY CHRISTMAS CAROL
Grades 3rd - 12th
November 18 - December 20, 2024
A Mahogany Christmas Carol is a spirited adaptation of the timeless classic by Charles Dickens, infused with vibrant cultural elements and a contemporary twist. Set in a bustling urban neighborhood, this reimagined tale follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but miserly businessman, as he learns the true meaning of Christmas through a series of transformative encounters.
Experience #3 - OH FREEDOM! THE STORY OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Grades 6th - 12th
January 21 - March 7, 2025
The greatest collaboration against racism in American history before the Civil Rights Movement was the Underground Railroad, in which persons of all ethnic backgrounds from North and South came together to resist the oppression of slavery by helping escaped slaves make their way to free territory in the years before the Civil War. Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad celebrates this collaboration combining the stories of the men and women who were active in the fight against slavery with songs of the period.
All Experiences Include the Following:
Field Trip includes: one (1) performance and cast talkback; two (2) performing arts workshops: on stage (drama, dance, music) and behind the scenes (crafts, puppets, creative); KIDS TAKE THE STAGE: participants take the stage to display their talents. As an all-day Field Trip, lunch time will be included in the schedule, but students or schools must bring their own lunch.
*Faith Works is comprised of predominately African American Performers & Teaching Artists.
All experiences take place at the Russell Theater Space located at 516 South 17th Street.
If schools want to bring more than 80 students, Faith Works can accommodate them over multiple days.
**Shows may be subject to change.
*Faith Works is comprised of predominately African American Performers & Teaching Artists.
All experiences take place at the Russell Theater Space located at 516 South 17th Street.
If schools want to bring more than 80 students, Faith Works can accommodate them over multiple days.
**Shows may be subject to change.
