Freedom High (UPROOTED Theatre)

Description

This world premiere written by Adam Kraar is a work of fiction, inspired by actual events that occurred during ?Freedom Summer? in 1964. The major events of the week of June 21, 1964 are depicted in the play, representing historical fact - including the disappearance of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Mickey Schwerner. The public speeches of Bob Moses in the play are drawn from his actual speeches. The performance honors the actual persons involved in history while also depicting a dramatic spirit of the story. The show includes an optional, pre-show discussion at 6:30 p.m., and a post-show Q&A with members of the production company.