When The Children Stood Up
In this program, true stories will be shared of Black child heroes from American History. The story of The Children’s Crusade of 1963 in Birmingham Alabama where 4,000 children ages 5 years to 19 peacefully marched for freedom. The tale of Ruby Bridges, a six year old who was the first to integrate schools in the South. Additionally, shared is the story of 10 year old Ron McNair; a boy who dreamed big, loved books, science and astronomy but didn’t have access to the best libraries due to segregation. In spite of limitations put upon him, he became a physicist and the second African American astronaut in the world.
Audience Limit: 300
Curriculum Connection: Language Arts, Black/African American Studies, History/Social Studies, Civics, Social Justice, Social Emotional Learning, Character Education
Video: 2022 Six Feet Apart Productions (Muriel begins at 38:43 minutes)
Single Performance: $750
Additional Performances: $600
Travel: $100 per day
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
- 1 parking space
- 1 bottle of water
- Sound system to accommodate a wireless microphone
- Small table
- A chair
Arrival time before first performance: 50 minutes
Time needed between performances: 10-15 minutes
Strike time: 15 minutes.
Please introduce the performer as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist.
