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Life of a Slave Girl

Millersville presents The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life stage presentation of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, February 4 and 5.

Millersville University Cultural Affairs presents The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life stage presentation of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs, performed by Cherita Armstrong and adapted and directed by Wynn Handman, February 4 and 5.  Performances are recommended for ages 13 and up.

This Literature to Life original, adapted in 2006, was commissioned by and premiered at The New York Historical Society. The show features fifty minutes of verbatim performance. The author is the protagonist in this solo piece, which illuminates in shocking fashion the traumas of slavery, particularly for women and children. The stage adaptation culminates in Harriet Jacobs’ powerful and moving experiences during the seven years she spent hiding in The Loophole, a crawl space in her grandmother’s attic.

February 4, 2011

Performance: 7 p.m., Lehr Dining Room, Gordinier Hall, Millersville University. There will be a 15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, a one hour performance, followed by a 15 minute post-show discussion.

Residency Session: 2 p.m., Dutcher Hall, 2nd floor Studio Theatre. Open to all students, faculty and the public.

Social Studies Focus – Students will have the opportunity to step back in time to explore the historical, cultural and social context of significant literature from a personal point of view. The workshop will use the performance and text of The American Place Theatre’s adaptation of Harriet Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl as the source material for exploration. Students will foster a deep understanding of the impact of historical events on the lives of the individuals who experienced them. Students will develop a lasting impression of the human face of history and how literature reflects those important stories.

If you would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP to Tina.Stout@millersville.edu or 717-872-3712, seating is limited.

February 5, 2011

Performance: 3 p.m., Steinman Hall, Millersville University-Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. There will be a 15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, a one hour performance, followed by a 15 minute post-show discussion.

Residency Session: 1 p.m., Binns Room, Millersville University-Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Open to all students, faculty and the public.

Theatre as a Cross-Curricular Tool – This workshop explores the unique ability of drama-in-education techniques to be used as a catalyst for learning across the curriculum. The workshop will introduce educators to tools which can help their students make personal connections to the curriculum and explore subjects in a kinesthetic way. The workshop will use the performance and text of The American Place Theatre’s adaptation of Harriet Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl as the source material for exploration. Examples of subject specific themes:
HISTORY: Bringing historical documents to life through drama. ENGLISH: Exploring literature and personal narrative through written and oral expression.

If you would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP to Tina.Stout@millersville.edu or 717-872-3712, seating is limited.

Tickets: FREE for ALL students with MU ID, but ticket required. Senior Citizens: $6.00. General Admission: $8.00.

Tickets are available
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the MU Ticket Office (22 E. Frederick St.) or the MU-Lancaster front desk (42 N. Prince St., Lancaster), or by calling 717-872-3811. Tickets are also available online, at www.MUTicketsOnline.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

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