Playwright: Gay Montenverde
Rights: Playscripts
Synopsis: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.
Rating:
Language: 13+
Adult Content: 10+
Violence: 13+
Pay attention to: This is a 23 page, one act play. Language includes ethnic slurs. Violence is a description/mime of violence toward slaves during the time of the Underground Railroad.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production notes: The storyteller is a man of any race. The author notes that using a white man in this role will create an interesting dynamic.