Downtown Art Presents THE LITTLE ROCK PROJECT Next Month

Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is safety.
Knowledge is happiness.
- Thomas Jefferson

There is one sin that slavery committed against me which I will never forgive.
It robbed me of my education.
- Unnamed African American

THE LITTLE ROCK PROJECT is the story of the struggle for education by African-Americans, based on oral histories and interviews of those who were there. Performed by an ensemble of young women, ages 15-17, THE LITTLE ROCK PROJECT highlights the critical role of young people in securing those rights.

Performed by Rafaella Binder-Gavito, Sanique Delpesche, Sierra Christine Johns, Carmen Camacho Luther and Mariah Rivera.

Directed by Ryan Gilliam
Lighting Design by Antigona Gonzalez and Miguel Valderrama
Stage Manager Dakota Scott
Assistants to the Director Brenda Hung and Daniela Mekler

THE LITTLE ROCK PROJECT is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. THE LITTLE ROCK PROJECT is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Additional support thanks to Distracted Globe Foundation, van Itallie Foundation, and ART/NY.

Friday, April 14 & 21
Saturday, April 15 & 22
7:30pm

70 minute performance followed by dessert & conversation with the company

Downtown Art
70 E. 4th Street NYC
Tickets $10
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