Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
DocuSign Envelope ID: 26350935 -D1 DF -47BB- 9676- CBE4F7DD63FB <br />T <br />ao � <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Date: <br />National Touring Production of Heroes of the <br />Underground Railroad to Perform Locally <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, <br />NC, is visiting the area with their acclaimed show Heroes of the Underground Railroad. From <br />the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati to audiences across America, <br />this accessible production has received nation -wide acclaim. <br />Heroes of the Underground Railroad is an inspiring exploration of the lives and work of <br />notable Abolitionists and slaves from America's Underground Railroad. The show provides a <br />fundamental historical context of the time period while recreating the lives and work of several <br />prominent and nearly forgotten heroes. Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry `Box' Brown, John <br />Parker and Frederick Douglass are just some of the figures brought to life within this 45- minute <br />show. The play sheds light on everything from secret messages along the routes to music from <br />the period. <br />Heroes of the Underground Railroad seeks to inspire young audiences with the stories of <br />everyday Americans who stood up for their beliefs and worked to make our world a better place. <br />This show is best appreciated by grades 2nd through adult. <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre serves more than 650 audiences annually with a variety of <br />programs ranging from Frederick Douglass to Aesop's Fables. The company is committed to <br />providing professional theatre to audiences at an affordable and all- inclusive rate. Information <br />about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and <br />more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com. For more information on Heroes of the <br />Underground Railroad or Bright Star in general, please contact Bright Star Touring Theatre at <br />(336) 558 -7360. <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre will appear at: <br />Venue: <br />Date and Time: <br />Contact Person at Venue: <br />Contact Info for Contact Person: <br />Other Information: <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre * www.brightstartheatre.com * 336- 558 -7360 <br />