New York City
The Resurrection of Harriet Tubman is Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux’s acclaimed, award-winning and riveting portrayal of the incredible life and adventures of the slave-turned-liberator on the Underground Railroad To Freedom – and some of the saints and sinners she met along the way. The performance features music by saxophonist Tony Brewer.
FINALIST – APCA Diversity Showcase
WINNER – Rene Castillo All-Stars OTTO Award
HONOREE – U.S. Nat’l Park Service
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE – African-American Museum Showcase
NOMINEE – 2006 Valley Theatre Award, “Outstanding One-Person Play”
“Mesmerizing… Breath-taking”
— Houston Chronicle
“Heart-Breaking and Inspiring… Melissa Thibodeaux is Triumphant”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
“Truly remarkable… captivating”
— UC Santa Barbara Daily Nexus
“History comes alive before your eyes”
— Buffalo Soldiers Nat’l Museum
“A deeply moving tribute”
— NAACP – Baltimore, MD
“Highly recommended”
— Texas Monthly
Groups (6+): 818-762-2282
Appropriate For All Ages; Recommended for Ages: 10+