Actor/playwright/dancer/choreographer/singer Leslie McCurdy will perform
as Harriet Tubman twice on February 19 at Cheyney University
Sebronette Barnes-Aborom sends this release:
Cheyney University
Angelitta Anderson
February 12, 2014
On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, the Cheyney University Arts and
Lectures Series opens its Spring 2014 season with two performance of the
historical drama “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman.” Actress Leslie McCurdy
will perform her one-woman tribute to Harriet Tubman at 1:30 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. in the Marian Anderson Music Center Auditorium.
With only a trunk of costumes and a barren stage as her landscape,
McCurdy will mesmerize the audience by portraying the life of the famous
Underground Railroad conductor-- recreating familiar stories and some
rarely told.
While there are many plays about Tubman the abolitionist,
humanitarian, and American bondswoman, none of them share her entire
life story like this production, which McCurdy has been doing for 17
years. This is, however, her first time peforming at a historically
black college.
“I hope the audience will enjoy my performance and get all the things
that impressed me about Harriet Tubman like overcoming insurmountable
obstacles, not forgetting your faith, and holding onto your belief,”
McCurdy says. According to the
actor/playwright/dancer/choreographer/singer, “Harriet Tubman is my
personal hero and she was a woman of profound belief and we all must
know that what we want will come to us as long as we hold on to our
faith.”
Born into slavery in Maryland, Tubman not only ran away alone to
escape slavery, but returned to the south 19 times to lead over 300
slaves to freedom in the northern United States and Canada. Unable to
rest as long as there are those who need guidance, “The Spirit of
Harriet Tubman” returns time and time again sharing her story and the
things she learned along the way.
“The Arts and Lecture Series strives to expose students to a diverse
roster of international and national speakers, visual and performing
artists for the purpose of cultural enrichment,” explains Dr. Sebronette
Barnes-Aborom, Director of the Arts and Lectures Series. “The
experiences gained from exposure to “A” caliber speakers and artists
help to prepare students to compete in a global society with knowledge
of and appreciation for diverse cultural practices.”
Tickets for the two performances are available at www.cheyney.ticketleap.com or
at the door. Cheyney University students, faculty and staff get in
free with ID. For the outside public, the cost is $20 for adults and
$10 for youth and non-Cheyney students. Tickets may be purchased at the
box office one hour before each program. Refunds and exchanges are not
permitted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time and parking
is free. For more information, call 610-399-2365.
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