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
Adapted and Directed by Wynn Handman
Friday, February 4th, 2011, MU Campus
Saturday, February 5th, 2011, MU-Lancaster
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. Audiences, having absorbed the images without sets or props, only the truth of the author’s evocative words, will emerge with a visceral experience that may become an enduring part of their understanding of the “peculiar institution”, slavery. Surrounded by a pre & post show discussion audiences will explore themes including resilience and survival.
Friday, February 4th, 2011
*Performance: 7:00p.m.
on MU Campus, Gordinier Hall, Lehr Dining Room,
15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, a one hour performance, followed by a 15 minute post-show discussion
* Residency Session: 2:00p.m.
In Dutcher Hall, 2nd floor Studio Theatre
Open to all: students, teachers, 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.
Please RSVP to tina.stout@millersville.edu or 717-872-3712 if you would like to attend the workshop, seating is limited
Saturday, February 5th, 2011
*Performance: 3:00p.m.
Steinman Hall, Millersville University-Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St. Lancaster
15-minute pre-show interactive discussion, a one-hour performance, followed by a 15-minute post-show discussion
* Residency Session at 1:00p.m.
Binns Room, Millersville University-Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St. Lancaster
OPEN to all: teachers, students or those who just want to learn more about theatre as a cross-curricular tool.
If you are attending this session it is suggested that you see the February 4th performance so that you have a point of reference for the session.
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.
Please RSVP to tina.stout@millersville.edu or 717-872-3712 if you would like to attend the workshop, seating is limited
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Tickets: FREE for ALL students with ID, but ticket required
$6.00 Senior Citizens
$8.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
How to get Tickets:
O By calling MU Ticket Office 717-872-3811
O Online at www.MUTicketsOnline.com
O MU Ticket Office, on campus, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Gehart Hall.
O In Lancaster City, stop by the MU-Lancaster front desk, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
O Tickets will also be sold at the door.
More information
O American Place Theatre http://www.americanplacetheatre.org/roster/show/incidents-in-the-life-of-a-slave-girl
Tina Stout, Production Mgr. for Millersville University Theatre and Cultural Affairs
Comm./Theatre Dept., 169 Hash Building
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
PH: 717-872-3712 FAX: 717-871-5880
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