A moving history in song & story presented at the historic Maple Street Chapel by a 7-member ensemble cast.
A program of authentic spirituals & folk songs interspersed with readings from 19th century slave narratives & other primary sources. A moving History in song & story compiled and produced by Andrew Calhoun.
The history of the Underground Railroad is traced as a grassroots movement of conscience which spurred the Civil War. Readings include the true story of “Eliza” crossing the ice from Bound for Canaan by Fergus Bordewich; The Fugitive Blacksmith by James W. C. Pennington; Frederick Douglass’ Autobiography; the story of Harriet Tubman; Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address; essential information on African-American military participation in the Civil War from Black Reconstruction, by William E. B. Du Bois; and Thomas W. Higginson’s Army Life in a Black Regiment.
Songs include: "Get On Board, Little Children," "Run to Jesus," "Wake Up Jacob," "Go Down Moses," "Sun Don't Set in the Morning," "Run Mary Run," "Tree of Life," and more.
Cast: Andrew Calhoun, Casey Calhoun, Tonya Peebles, Runako Soyini, Gloria Robinson, Christopher Skyles, and Chris Walz.
For more detailed information about the cast, songs, and readings featured in this production, please see: https://andrewcalhoun.com/liberty-lines.
The Liberty Lines is about 2 hours long including a brief intermission. Doors open at 7:00PM. Please direct any questions regarding the program, the venue, or tickets to Melissa Dagenhart via email at outboxedmusic@gmail.com.
Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 on day of show. Advanced tickets are available online now through September 20 (save $5) at: https://andrewcalhoun.com/liberty-lines.
Or to purchase by check and receive the discount ($20 per ticket), please send your check by September 12th, payable to:
Andrew Calhoun
PO Box 83
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Seating is general admission, first come, first choice. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Please direct any questions regarding tickets, the venue, or the program to Melissa Dagenhart via email at outboxedmusic@gmail.com.
Email: outboxedmusic@gmail.com
2019/09/21 - 2019/09/21
Maple Street Chapel
200 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148