Description
LEAP presents LEAP Artists LIVE! in Liberty & Justice: A Musical Story. This musical follows the journeys of two young women, Liberty & Justice, who relocate to New York in seeking opportunity. One is a Caribbean immigrant who comes through Ellis Island, the other a southern African-American migrant. Both find refuge at the White Rose Home for Colored Working Girls, a settlement house. Their shared dreams for more lead them to become involved in women’s rights and suffrage. Book, Music & Lyrics by Kathy D. Harrison
Recommended for Grades 1-12 Curriculum Connections: History, Theater Arts, Creation & Performance, Voice, Dance Movement Skills, Musical Literacy & Response, Contextual Relevancy, Aesthetics, Analysis, Culture
LEAP Artists LIVE! is a touring ensemble that is a part of LEAP, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational arts programs to promote access and equity for NYC students underserved in the arts.