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Freedom Train

Written by Marvin Gordon with traditional music

Freedom Train sings of the corageous journeys of Hariet Tubman and the Underground Railroad which smuggled slaves to freedom prior to the American Civil War - aided by men, women, Northerners, Southerners, slaves and free at great personal risk. Born a slave, Harriet Tubman embodies the fortitude and perseverance personifying a great moment in American history.

With warmth and humour, Theatreworks' longest-running musical sings of the American legend who smuggled more than 300 slaves - including her aged parents - to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Using traditional songs of the period "Freedom Train" recounts a powerful and inspiring tale of courage, dedication, perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.

The poignancy of the play left an indelible impression on the students' hearts and minds. As one student put it, 'I could really feel what it was like to be a slave.'" - Micki Joseph, Anne Hutchison School

Cast:

5+ male, 2+ female

Musical Numbers

1. Drinkin' Gourd - Moses
2. Medley - Company
3. Mary Had A Li'l Baby - Rit
4. No Hidin' Place Down There - Company
5. Steal Away - Ben
6. Hush, Hush - Rit, Harriet, Man
7. Wade In The Water - Company
8. Ad-Lib Blues - Rit
9. Good News - Rit
10. Lovely Ben - Rit, Drunken Guard
11. Finale: Freedom Train - Company

Instrumentation:

Tape accompaniment only - no piano available

All material on hire only