Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad stops in Anchorage on February 1
Contributed by Lainie Dreas
Alaska Junior Theater is joining the Black History Month Celebration activities with a public performance of “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” in the Discovery Theatre on Thursday, February 1st.
ALASKA JUNIOR THEATER
Founded in 1981, Alaska Junior Theater is a private, nonprofit organization that brings the best in professional theatre from around the world to Alaska’s young audiences. Each year, thousands of students attend a variety of live performances, which share the common educational goal of “bringing learning to life.” For many students, AJT’s school-time presentations are their only exposure to professional performing arts.
AJT’s FAMILY SHOW
On February 1st, your family can join the Black History Month Celebration with an amazing performance of “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” by Virginia Rep Theatre. A history lesson live on stage celebrating a truly inspirational American. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad is a stirring drama filled with music, joy, sorrow and shares the challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage.
After escaping slavery herself in 1849, Harriet Tubman went back to free her family and hundreds more through a network of antislavery activists and safe houses knows as the Underground Railroad.
But her story did not end there. You’ll share in the joys, sorrows and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage.
Accurate and deeply moving, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad is inspiring, comical, full of good humor, determination, and the charity of its subject. You will find a new appreciation for Harriet Tubman and a deeper understanding of her times. Virginia Repertory Theatre is a professional touring theatre for young audiences. It is known for producing exciting, award-winning, national caliber plays and musicals.
To avoid shipping this set from Richmond, Virginia, AJT is building the set here in Anchorage with help from local artist Josh Head and with support from Nvision Architecture. Executive Director, Lainie Dreas, said “I am so excited to do this beautiful play and to work with Virginia Rep again. I can’t wait to see the entire set all put together on the stage after building it in my two-car garage.” That set will be used in Talkeetna, Alaska as well as Virginia Rep will be performing there on Saturday, January 27th as well.
Community Outreach: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4:00PM
Join Alaska Junior Theater and Virginia Rep Theatre at the Muldoon Library for a reading of Harriet Tubman stories and a craft project with the actors.
There will be a Public Performance of this show on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7PM to kick off Black History Month. The evening will include an opening act with Sankofa Dance. Join Us as History Comes to Life On Stage!
Tickets are available at www.centertix.com or by calling 907.263.ARTS (2787).