It helps bring to light the plight of patriots like Harriet Tubman even after the war. The playwright made a conscience decision to include this scene because it is historically exact, and it is an illustration of the degradation and humiliation African Americans endured even after emancipation. Less is portrayed about the treatment of former slaves after the war. Aside from the fact that author wrote the play from which we are not allowed to delete scenes, we all know, or can at least appreciate on some level, the atrocities made against slaves before their freedom. Now, more to the point about why it is in the play in the first place. That broken arm she suffered plagued her the rest of her life and clearly the racial slur stayed with her too. The scene depicted in the play was historically accurate. She supposed her arm was broken, and in intense suffering she came on to New York.” The only word, she heard, accompanied with fearful oaths, were, “Pitch the nagur out!” They nearly wrenched her arm off, and at length threw her, with all their strength, into a baggage-car. The car was filled with emigrants, and no one seemed to take her part. But the conductor took her forcibly by the arm, and said, “I’ll make you tired of trying to stay here.” She resisted, and being very strong, she could probably have got the better of the conductor, had he not called three men to his assistance. When the conductor looked at her ticket, he said, “Come, hustle out of here! We don’t carry niggers for half-fare.” Harriet explained to him that she was in the employ of Government, and was entitled to transportation as the soldiers were. “The last time Harriet was returning from the war, with her pass as hospital nurse, she bought a half-fare ticket, as she was told she must do and missing the other train, she got into an emigrant train on the Amboy Railroad. Tubman and is written in the book as follows: There is a scene that is a direct quote from Mrs. The play focuses on the brilliantly dedicated person that Harriet Tubman was in spite of enormous odds. Moses in 1896 from interviews with Harriet Tubman herself. While doing extensive research into the life of Harriet Tubman the author included many of the scenes in the life of Harriet Tubman, in fact the whole premise of the play are the accounts as set forth in the Sara Bradford’s book Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman Published by W. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad is a play that Virginia Rep on Tour (formerly Theatre IV) has been touring since 1990. This performance runs approximately 1 hour with no intermission.Ī note from Director of Tour Operations Eric Williams on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Our staff will happily assist you in setting up your order and will work to accommodate any special requests or considerations. This relaxed performance will feature limited sound and lighting effects as well as flexible seating options.
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This accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson is at turns inspiring, heartwarming, and comical, full of the good humor, determination, and charity of its subject. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. Heartwarming heroine. This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Please call 507.457.1715 or check our website for any updates.Ī production of Virginia Repertory TheatreĬourageous journey. As of 10 am, tonight’s performance of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad will be performed as planned.
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