Harriet Tubman In The Big Apple

A DIFFERENT LOOK AT HISTORY

Animated Theaterworks, Inc., a non-profit theatre production company based in New York City, has announced four workshop performances of In the Footsteps of Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman written by Willis-Whyte. This is being done in anticipation of a five week run, as part of the celebration of Black and Women's History Months, in February and March 2001.

The play tells the story of one of America's true heroines, an amazing woman whose faith in God allowed her to perform feats of incomparable bravery without fear or hesitation. A performance piece with period music, the work has an unusual structure in that it features three talented actresses playing the role of Harriet at different points in time. In addition there is a chorus from which members emerge to illustrate various events in Tubman's life.

Ms. Whyte has spent a number of years researching this project, which attempts, as
far as possible, to be historically accurate.

This is a powerful and exciting script, and audience members are invited to see it now, as a work in progress. It is hoped that
teachers might consider assigning it to students during its run in February and
March. Should any teacher wish to do so, discounted tickets will be available. It will also be possible to arrange for student groups to meet with the author, and the
producer/director, after a scheduled performance to discuss the play. Elysabeth Kleinhans, President of Animated Theatreworks anticipates that the regular ticket price will be $15 and the discounted price will be $10 per person.

The workshop performances of "In The Footsteps of Moses"; the story of Harriet Tubman, will take place at the Chernuchin Theatre, 314 West 54th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave, in Manhattan), 2nd floor, from Monday thru Thursday, September 11th ‹14th, curtain is at 8PM. For reservations, please call Animated Theatreworks: 212-757-5085. Leave your name, telephone number, the number of tickets you wish to reserve and the date you wish to attend. Professional Educators should identify themselves as such.