Our example of partnership between Africans seeking freedom and the œinfidel abolitionist Johnson family serves as a catalyst to inspire, uplift and empower current
and future generations.
We accomplish our goals by creating interactive
educational opportunities, fostering community initiatives and preserving the historic integrity of the house, grounds and outlier buildings.
The Johnson House is piloting an interactive theater piece to bring to life the history of the location as a stop on the underground railroad.
It will be presented for one night only Thursday November 2nd.
The piece is under the direction of Beth Gonzales and Cornelia Swinson, Executive Director.
All rehearsals and the show are at The Johnson House, located at 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144.
These roles come with a small stipend.
They are looking for:
Fugitive 1-- (Black male)
Rehearsal is 10/29 at 11am to 1pm, 10/31 from 7pm to 9pm, and 5:30 - 8 on Nov. 2nd :
and
Slave Catcher (White)
Joshua Johnson (White)
Edward Johnson (White)
Rehearsal October 17th, Oct 24th, and November 1s t from 7pm 9pm, and 5:30 - 8 on Nov. 2nd
Please contact Beth Gonzales for more information: mbgonzal40@gmail.com
