Leslie McCurdy
Title of Performance: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Country: Canada
For a breath-taking hour, Leslie McCurdy invokes the "spirit" of Harriet Tubman, captivating audiences as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman's own. Through it all, we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams, the spirit of the past connecting with the present, inspiring her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future. Called "powerful, must see performance", "something the whole family can enjoy!"
Age Range: Grade 3 through Adult
Running Time: 50 to 60 minutes
Audience Size: 100 - 2500
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