Living Voices programs combine a one-person performance in synchronization with archival film and sound. As the performer tells his story from the viewpoint of a person experiencing a certain time in history, a video shows archival footage of the event and contains the voices of other characters with whom the performer interacts. Programs may be presented in a classroom, library or auditorium, depending on the audience size and available technical equipment. Two to three nearby schools may share the cost of the artist fee if performances are scheduled within the same day.

Our Revolution tells the story of many common citizens who fought to bring the five words—“All men are created equal”— to life...words that have greater meaning to an African-American soldier in 1776. Grades 4-12

In the 1960s, César Chavez changed the lives of Latin American farm workers, fought for civil rights, and battled racism and indecent working conditions. In La Causa, experience this chapter of American history as one young woman balances the demands of family and culture as she fights to free her people from poverty. Grades 5-12

Native Vision shares the experience of Native Americans in the 1930s and 1940s. A Navajo girl explores her family’s past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision to become a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War II. Grades 4-12

In The Right to Dream, witness the struggle and sacrifice for civil rights in America. This is a compelling story about growing up as an African American in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s. It illuminates the issues of civil rights, leading audiences to understand how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history. Grades 6-12

See the world of Anne Frank Through the Eyes of a Friend. Witness the pain, loss, and hope of young people during the Holocaust. This moving program is a poignant portrait of friendship and survival, brought to life through the eyes of Anne’s “best” friend. Grades 5-12

Share the journey of The New American, from the turmoil of the old country to the promise of America. Revisit the steamship passage of 1910, the path through Ellis Island, and the sweatshops of Manhattan’s Lower Eastside. Discover hope and find the meaning of liberty. Grades 4-12

In Within the Silence, witness Americans striving to maintain their patriotism and faith in the country they love. In 1942, Executive Order 9066 imprisoned thousands of loyal Americans. These innocent citizens struggled to maintain their families while incarcerated. Grades 4-12

Journey from the Dust is the story of America’s families confronted by the 1929 stock market crash and the Dust Bowl. Struggling to keep his family together, one young man experiences the loss of his home, the separation of his family, and economic prejudice. Travel hundreds of miles from Oklahoma to the Grand Coulee Dam. Grades 4-12

Share the experiences of an immigrant family in Northwest Passages. Old and new cultures, languages, and values interact against the backdrop of the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. Gold, railroad expansion, labor struggles, and the World War are events experienced by diverse communities around the world. Discover America’s multicultural journey. Grades 4-12

Island of Hope is about Leah, a 10-year-old Russian- Jewish girl who dreams of going to school like her brothers. When her parents plan an escape to America, Leah faces a long and risky journey and then must confront her biggest obstacle yet when detained at Ellis Island: What if she is sent back? Grades K-12

In Hear My Voice, witness the fight for women's suffrage. Experience the life of one young woman whose sacrifices earn her a special place in history. This performance re-creates the 70-year battle that established the right to vote for half of America’s citizens. Grades 5-12

In Klondike the Last Adventure the promise of riches and a new life during a time of turmoil drives one young woman to join a worldwide gold rush stampede in the last grand adventure of the 19th century. Grades 1-12