- Video: Scenes from “Orphan Train”
Book by L. E. McCullough
Lyrics by Michael Barry Greer
Music by Doug Katsaros
Set Design by Richard Finkelstein
Costume Design by Dona Gronata
Lighting Design by Kirk Bookman
Production Stage Manager Heather J. Hamelin
Directed by Patricia Birch
Beginning in the middle of the 19th century and continuing for 75 years, orphans and “surplus” children from the streets of New York City were given a chance for a new life aboard the orphan trains arranged by the Rev. Charles Loring Brace and his Children’s Aid Society.
This haunting new musical examines some of the many stories of children sent west to be adopted and discovers their destiny: from inspiring success to dismal failure. Please note: mature language.
Recommended for grades 7 and up
Apr 16 - 25, 2010
Inservice/Educator Preview: Tues, Apr 13, 2010, 4:00 -6:00 PM