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An original play by Asante Children's Theatre

"The struggle for equality is a long time coming. Follow some young actors as they explore a painful past. It's been a long journey from captivity to freedom from freedom to contempt. It's a journey in search of justice as we search for a better future."

(Scene One) Enslavement 1814
(Scene Two) The Fugitive Slave Act 1850
(Scene Three) Emancipation Proclamation 1863
(Scene Four) Reconstruction 1870
(Scene Five) Hope Unanswered 2020

Directed by Deborah Asante;

Principal Cast:
Amani Muhammad: Lucy, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Clarissa Todd: Molly, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Dorien Hamilton: James, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Joshua Short: Isaac, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Jayda Dawn: Cecilia, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Maximus Todd: Hurley, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Reno Moore: Jesse, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Shelby Denny: Alice Kent, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Extras
Amber Daniel, Black Lives Matter Protester;
Charlie Asante, Black Lives Matter Protester;

Original Music "Emancipation Proclamation" written by Joshua Short, Reno Moore, Clarissa Todd, Dorien Hamilton & Jada Dawn;

Music Produced by Marcus Short;

Videographers: Sonya Evans, Josh Lozinak, James Panighetti & Aaron Van Wolde;
Audio: Chris Fry;
Post-Production Editing: Pete Saetre & Chris Fry

Executive Producer: Clayton Taylor