Hero: The Boy from Troy
A New Musical About Young John Lewis

BOOK: Nambi E. Kelley 
LYRICS/COMPOSER: Joe Plummer
DIRECTION: Daniel Carlton

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together, we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis. As a boy, John dreams of being a preacher who can help others. While he doesn’t have a congregation yet, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens that listen to him as he finds his voice. On a harrowing road trip through the South, John’s eyes and mind are opened to the injustices of segregation and racism, inspiring him to take action. As John meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero himself, Jayden learns how he too can take a stand.

For students in grades: 3-7
All Seats: $8
Curriculum connections: Literacy (oral stories), storytelling, social studies, theater, social and emotional learning

This is a performance for schools.