Six Songs From Ellis

By Marsha Knight
Choreographed by
November 17-21, 2009 (tour November 22-24, 2009)
UW Fine Arts Building Main Stage

In the early 20th century, over 12 million immigrants entered the U.S. through the gates of Ellis Island, forever changing the cultural and genealogical landscape of our country.  This original work uses dance, film and audio interviews, and actor re-enactments to capture the voices of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island as children in one of the greatest human migrations ever.  Each “song” represents a different stage of the immigration experience, and every effort is made to preserve the stories as originally told.   

SIX SONGS FROM ELLIS is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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