Extended to October 8!!

 

 

 

Written by James de Jongh

 

September 8, 2006 - October 8, 2006
Fri., Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 7:00 p.m.

 

Raven Playhouse

 

Back by Popular Demand!

 

 

 

Written by James de Jongh

 

January 26, 2007 - February 25, 2007
Fri., Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Sat. Matinee performances on 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 at 2:00 p.m.

Theatre/Theater

 

Adult - $20
Senior (55+) - $17
Student (25 and under) - $17
Children (12 and under) - $14

 

From the day of the first slave auction in 1655, to the publication of the first slave autobiography in London in 1789, the voices of the American slaves were silent. Since then they have risen in glorious song and courageous speech to tell the tales of those who have endured the "Infamous Practice" and "Peculiar Institution" of slavery. In the 1930's, President Roosevelt asked the Federal Writer's Project, part of his Works Progress Administration, to go out and interview the last generation of Americans born in slavery, who were then in their eighties, nineties, or even older. Now, the words and songs of the slaves themselves come together to tell their tales. Sometimes humorous, sometimes painful, these men and women will awaken your sympathy, command your admiration, and break your heart. These are the bravest of us, the strongest, the most devoted and hardest worked--and for too long, the least valued. These are the true tales of slavery--a night you will remember for the rest of your life.

 

"Do Lord is like a vivid etching come briefly to life."
-- N.Y. Daily News

 

"An engrossing and informative tapestry of daily life as it was lived then. There is great humor and warmth, along with passion and anger. And a sense of triumph in the overcoming."
-- Women's Wear Daily

 

"A theatrical event of rare distinction and achievement."
-- Christian Science Monitor

 


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