Harriet Tubman: An American Moses

Harriet Tubman: An American Moses by Gay Monteverde

(1)
Productions (13)
Historical play with music
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40 - 50 minutes
1 W, 1 M,  (2 actors possible: 1-2 W, 0-1 M)
Set: Minimal.

When a storyteller summons Harriet Tubman from the past, one of America's greatest heroines offers to divulge the details of her extraordinary life. As the storyteller portrays the diverse characters from her past, from Frederick Douglas to plantation owners, Harriet relives her humble beginnings with her family through the end of the Civil War. Though widely known for her unimaginable feats of courage, this play also explores the finer details of Harriet's life, evoking her more nuanced messages of hope and faith in other people.

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

When a storyteller summons Harriet Tubman from the past, one of America's greatest heroines offers to divulge the details of her extraordinary life. As the storyteller portrays the diverse characters from her past, from Frederick Douglas to plantation owners, Harriet relives her humble beginnings with her family through the end of the Civil War. Though widely known for her unimaginable feats of courage, this play also explores the finer details of Harriet's life, evoking her more nuanced messages of hope and faith in other people.

  • Historical play with music
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M,  (2 actors possible: 1-2 W, 0-1 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-503-2

Production History

FEB 03, 2025 - FEB 21, 2025
Spark Theatre Company
Elyria, OH United States
 Spark Theatre Company Elyria, OH United States
NOV 07, 2020 - NOV 08, 2020
N/A
San Marcos, TX United States
 N/A San Marcos, TX United States
MAR 09, 2020 - MAR 12, 2020
Spark Theatre Company
Elyria, OH United States
 Spark Theatre Company Elyria, OH United States
OCT 04, 2019 - OCT 19, 2019
LIVE ARTS THEATER INC
Norcross, GA United States
 LIVE ARTS THEATER INC Norcross, GA United States
MAY 23, 2019 - MAY 23, 2019
Players Guild Of Leonia
Hackensack, NJ United States
 Players Guild Of Leonia Hackensack, NJ United States
APR 06, 2019 - APR 06, 2019
Players Guild Of Leonia
Leonia, NJ United States
 Players Guild Of Leonia Leonia, NJ United States
FEB 18, 2019 - MAR 08, 2019
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Lagrange, OH United States
 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Lagrange, OH United States
FEB 15, 2019 - FEB 23, 2019
Wayne Township Education Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS, IN United States
 Wayne Township Education Foundation INDIANAPOLIS, IN United States
JAN 29, 2019 - FEB 05, 2019
Magical Theatre Company
Barberton, OH United States
 Magical Theatre Company Barberton, OH United States
FEB 26, 2016 - FEB 26, 2016
Tucker Middle
Tucker, GA United States
 Tucker Middle Tucker, GA United States
FEB 16, 2015 - FEB 21, 2015
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA United States
 Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA United States
JAN 01, 2000 - APR 01, 2000
Northwest Children's Theater and School
Portland, OR United States
 Northwest Children's Theater and School Portland, OR United States
JAN 01, 1999 - APR 01, 1999
Northwest Children's Theater and School
Portland, OR United States
 Northwest Children's Theater and School Portland, OR United States
FEB 03, 2025 - FEB 21, 2025
Spark Theatre Company
Elyria, OH United States
 Spark Theatre Company Elyria, OH United States
JAN 01, 2000 - APR 01, 2000
Northwest Children's Theater and School
Portland, OR United States
 Northwest Children's Theater and School Portland, OR United States
JAN 01, 1999 - APR 01, 1999
Northwest Children's Theater and School
Portland, OR United States
 Northwest Children's Theater and School Portland, OR United States

Awards (1)

Finalist, American Alliance of Theater and Education Award for New Works

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