Description
LEAP presents LEAP Artists LIVE! in Liberty & Justice: A Musical Story. This musical follows the journeys of two young women, Liberty & Justice, who relocate to New York in seeking opportunity. One is a Caribbean immigrant who comes through Ellis Island, the other a southern African-American migrant. Both find refuge at the White Rose Home for Colored Working Girls, a settlement house. Their shared dreams for more lead them to become involved in women’s rights and suffrage. Book, Music & Lyrics by Kathy D. Harrison
Recommended for Grades 1-12 Curriculum Connections: History, Theater Arts, Creation & Performance, Voice, Dance Movement Skills, Musical Literacy & Response, Contextual Relevancy, Aesthetics, Analysis, Culture
LEAP Artists LIVE! is a touring ensemble that is a part of LEAP, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational arts programs to promote access and equity for NYC students underserved in the arts.
Theatre
Leonard Nimoy Thalia
Expected Run Time is 70 minutes