Go Tell It! A Harriet Tubman Christmas Story

OAKLAND, Calif. - Nov. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Lyric Performing Arts Academy presents the fourth annual musical drama Go Tell It! – A Harriet Tubman Christmas Story at City of Refuge United Church of Christ on December 19th and 20th. Written by Mrs. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu, Go Tell It! – A Harriet Tubman Christmas Story features original musical arrangements of classic Spirituals set to poignant portrayals of Harriet Tubman's life.

Go Tell It! – A Harriet Tubman Christmas Story will be presented at City of Refuge United Church of Christ, 8400 Enterprise Way in Oakland, CA, on Saturday December 19th at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday December 20th at 7pm. Tickets are $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Child and senior rates are $10. Reduced group rates are available. Tickets may be purchased online at: www.gotellit.info.

About the Production

Shortly before Christmas day in 1854, Harriet Tubman discovered that her brothers, enslaved in Maryland, were to be sold at auction on December 26th. With a steely determination, she went back to Maryland, to the plantation where she had once been enslaved, to lead her brothers to freedom in the north. On December 29th, she, her brothers and several others walked safely into William Still’s Anti-Slavery office in Philadelphia. Come hear their incredible story and how the coded messages in Spirituals helped guide the way.

Join the Go Tell It! – A Harriet Tubman Christmas Story cast on a magical journey through time. Told through Spirituals, lyrical and traditional West African dance and drumming, meet the people who had the courage and faith to trust Harriet Tubman to guide them safely to the Promised Land. Witness a story of unshakable faith, unwavering determination, and an uncompromising commitment to freedom. Leave feeling inspired and uplifted!

About Lyric Performing Arts Academy

Lyric Performing Arts Academy (LPAA), is a faith based performing arts training ground guided by the three principles of inspiration, education and service. Believing in performing arts with a purpose, LPAA creates a safe and encouraging space for students to learn and create meaningful performance art. LPAA performances feature themes of mutual respect for others, self-determination, social justice, self-respect and faith. LPAA offers comprehensive performing arts curriculum for students ages 5 and up.