Gallery of Heroes
“Very informative, and the cast was so talented! Teachers and students were so surprised by how many things were developed in Pittsburgh -- not just little things but discoveries that made changes in the world. It made us proud to be from Pittsburgh!”Denise Hoffman, teacher, Forbes Elementary School
We the People, the Musical
Book Now for 2013!
There is no better way to celebrate America than with America’s favorite anthems set to poignant and uplifting original compositions. Through a series of sketches and songs, this show explores our Constitution and Civil Rights. Using the Preamble to the Constitution as a framework for the show, the cast takes us on a journey showing not only how the Constitution applies to our past, but also to our present and future. Everyday life is showcased in both funny and touching vignettes, offering a variety of moods as it explores the deeper meanings of the language of the Constitution. Tributes to the military, freedom songs and a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech, “I Have a Dream”, all become part of this patchwork quilt of American life. This educational and inspirational musical masterpiece will leave all involved not only with a better understanding of the founding of America but also a stronger appreciation for what makes this country unique and great today.
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Book by Pat Cook
Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado
Subjects: History, Geography and Music
Available January through May 2013.
Call 412-325-6459 to reserve your date today!
Bringing History to Life Through Educational Musicals Presented at Your School
About Gallery of Heroes
Through dramatic sketches and musical vignettes, Pittsburgh CLO’s Gallery of Heroes program takes its 50-minute mini-musicals to area schools to educate and enlighten students about great historical figures such as George Washington, Roberto Clemente, the Wright Brothers and Harriet Tubman. Highlighting the lives and accomplishments of significant historical figures, Gallery of Heroes offers an entertaining alternative to traditional lectures and books.
A Gallery of Heroes full musical production can be performed in a school cafeteria or auditorium:
- 50-Minute Musical
- Fully Staged and Choreographed
- Professional Actors
- Full Costume and Scenery
- Teacher and Student Guides
Space requirement for the production is 25’ by 25’. Cost is $600.00 (additional fuel charge outside Allegheny County).
Major funding for Gallery of Heroes is provided by the Massey Charitable Trust, the Scaife Family Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.