MASC Brochure MASC 18-19 English Brochure | Page 26

Leslie McCurdy
Available: March 18 – 22, 2019
Performances
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
A powerful one-woman show explores the life of
Harriet Tubman, a hero of the underground
railway and a tireless worker for social justice.
Issues examined include racism, gender, personal
integrity and the importance of social
commitment.
Things My Fore-Sisters Saw
Students will meet four women of African descent
who affected significant social change in Canada:
Marie-Joseph Angelique, a slave in Montreal; Rose
Fortune, the first policewoman in North America;
Mary-Ann Shad, educator and journalist; Viola
Desmond who wouldn't give in to segregation.
Students will understand how these women affected
change in Canada and how their actions have
shaped our lives.
G RADES : 6 - 12/ SEC V MAxIMuM : 300 STuDENTS
ONE PERFORMANCE : 1 HOuR $715* + HST
Harriet is My Hero
Stories of the life of Harriet Tubman are revealed
while examining the characteristics that make her a
good hero. Students actively participate in
re-creating some of the aspects of the story and
dolls are used to illustrate the various ages of
Harriet Tubman.
GRADES : K - 2
MAxIMuM : 80 STuDENTS
TWO PERFORMANCES IN ONE HALF DAY :
40 MINuTES (incl. Q & A) $715* + HST
*Included in these fees is $50 to support
the artist’s travel expenses
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Drama
Combine 1 performance of Harriet is My Hero with
1 performance of The Spirit of Harriet Tubman or
Things My Fore-Sisters Saw in same half day.
$975* + HST
CuRRICuLuM LINKS Dramatic
interpretation of history;
contributions of visible
minorities; explain and
demonstrate the use of
different patterns in creating
effects; recognize appropriate
themes; evaluate the quality
of a drama performance.