I, Too, Sing America
Welcome to Michigan Opera Theatre's I, Too, Sing America! This special web series integrates music, video, oral history, monologue, and poetry to illustrate the trailblazing achievements of African American artists and athletes. These powerful performances examine stories from the worlds of arts and sports, and the many important “firsts” from artists and athletes of color who paved the way for integration. For grades 9-12.
I, Too, Sing America Classroom Curriculum:
History / Social Studies
History / Social Studies
I, Too, Sing America
Written and directed by Chris Jakob
Starring Aja Dier, Branden Hood, and Olivia Johnson
with piano accompaniment by Alvin Waddles
Original Poetry by jessica Care moore
Video/Projections by Eric Longs
Costume Design by Suzanne Hanna
Filmed and edited by Comet Interactive
Commissioned and produced by Michigan Opera Theatre
Contact
For more information on Michigan Opera Theatre's
Department of Education and Community Programs,
e-mail Andrea Scobie, Director of Education,
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