STAGES OF DISCOVERY PRESENTS HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY
First Woman, LLC – New York, NY
Best for Grades: 3 – 6
Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into ‘good trouble.’
As a boy, John dreams of being a preacher who can help others. While he doesn’t have a congregation yet, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens that listen to him as he finds his voice. On a harrowing road trip through the South, John’s eyes and mind are opened to the injustices of segregation and racism, inspiring him to take action. As John meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero himself, Jayden learns how he too can take a stand.
From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, including playwright Nambi E. Kelley, director Daniel Carlton, and music and lyrics by Joe Plummer, this new musical production was commissioned by Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's Gallery of Heroes Program. The national touring production is supported by Development Partner The Center at Governor State University in University Park, IL.
Learning Connections: Fine Arts Performance Technology, and Multi-media Design, Traditional Negro Spiritual Songs and Freedom Songs, American History, Civil Rights, African American Leaders
Social and Emotional Learning Connections: Self-and Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills Responsible Decision-Making, Discrimination, Honesty, Respect, Challenging Public Perception, Personal Politics, Empowerment, Empathy, Agency
Supports the learning requirements of DE-HB 198.
TEACHING ARTIST (TA) RESIDENCIES by the Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education in Education (DiAE) are available for Social Movements: 1968 Wilmington Uprising and Occupation
Hero: The Boy from Troy Study Guide
Please visit www.TheGrandWilmington.org/DISCOVERY for more information about Stages of Discovery school matinees.
