Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King
Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre
Monday, January 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Delaware Branch Library
Delaware Community RoomIn this dramatic show, audiences come to see that the rights won during the American Civil Rights Movement came with a heavy price.
This performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre is best for Grades 3 - Adult. Teachers and caregivers may access the performance Study Guide and Curriculum Standards to incorporate the performance into classroom lessons.
One of Black History’s most influential Civil Rights Leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King’s life from his time as a young boy in Georgia to becoming a preacher in Alabama, to becoming an important figure on the international stage. A powerful and impactful story, audiences will come to recognize that the Civil Rights won during Dr. King’s time came with a heavy price.
This performance will also be done at the Orange Library on January 16 at 6:30.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Music & Entertainment | Local History & Genealogy | Holiday | Culture |
Delaware Branch Library
The 35,000 square foot Delaware Branch Library is the oldest branch of our library system, which serves the public as well as houses a majority of our administrative offices. Located around the corner from downtown Delaware, it serves as our central branch for those on foot as well as those in a rush.
The Delaware Library also hosts the Delaware County Genealogical Society. Genealogical Society volunteers are in the Library to assist researchers on limited dates and by appointment.
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