Martha, a white woman, and Cyrus, a black slave, flee Georgia to seek safety in Pennsylvania, only to have Cyrus taken away by slave catchers, leaving Martha and their young son, Joshua, to fend for themselves until he can get back to them. Years later, on the eve of the war, David, Sarah and Jeremiah are introduced whose lives all seemingly intertwine, comparing the social climate of that time to the themes residing in our society today in an epic and universal story of unconditional love, racism, sexuality, war, and humanity. The soaring score is a mix of classic Broadway showstoppers, gospel, and ragtime.
Freedom’s Song has been performed around New York since 2013 to sold out audiences in new works festivals in the city. Three months ago, co-writers Alison Holman and Caleb Collins created an Indiegogo campaign in hopes of getting the show to Broadway. They raised a little over $12,000 and the costs went towards the staged reading and the production of the cast recording for potential investors.
For industry investors and producers interested in reserving a seat for the staged reading and for information on the time and venue, email the creative team at freedomssongmusical@gmail.com.
