A Midnight Cry: The Underground Railroad to Freedom (A Play)

Musical Drama / This moving historical drama is inspired by the true story of a young slave's journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Whisperings of a railroad helping slaves across to the free states seem too good to be true to young Lida Anderson. But with the help of other slaves and her family, Lida risks everything to be free. Leaving behind the only life she knows, she embarks on a dangerous journey out of slavery to freedom. A Midnight Cry brings to life a vital part of our nations's history. (Cast: 8m., 6w. ~ plus 3 either gender. Extras as desired. May be doubled to 5m, 3w)