Hiram & Nettie, a riveting musical history lesson, written by world renowned playwright Terrance Afer- Anderson. This heart wrenching musical tells the story of forbidden love between slaves from two different worlds. The Broadway-bound musical transports the audience to 1822 Savannah, Georgia—a time when social prejudice divided the nation. Here we find the recently captured slave Hiram, a strong and rebellious man who resides down in “the bottom†with the other field slaves yet dreams of fighting for his freedom and the freedom of his people. Nettie, a beautiful “house slave†on the crest of womanhood, has escaped the more heinous traditions of slavery living behind the “big house†with her mother. This unlikely pair of star-crossed lovers portrays the dynamics of class distinction in a slave society and teaches us lessons in love, life, and liberty in a masterful blend that is rarely seen on the theatrical stage.Hiram & Nettie is magnificent musical theater. Sets, costumes, and lighting all interconnect to create the beautifully expressive fabric of slave culture. In an era when freedom was quite literally denied to an entire race, music and dance were integral to cultural and religious expression. In that same tradition, continuous song and dance viscerally expresses this story. High spirited and rhythmically electrifying dance combined with lush ballads and celebratory rousing choral numbers make for an awesome night of musical theatre fun for the entire family.Originally produced as the gritty operetta Broomsticks and Orangeblossoms, Hiram & Nettie’s creative team behind the upcoming tour is unprecedented. Renowned producer, director, and actor Torrey Russell takes the reigns as director. Russell’s lengthy credits include the national tours of Five Guys Named Moe, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and a laundry list of acting, stage-managing, and production credits, with chorography by dance extraordinary Elbert Watson former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre & former Dance Master with the Virginia Ballet. . Past production of Hiram and Nettie has feature top-notch entertainers from around the globe. With such noted artist as veteran Broadway actor Michael LaMelle as Hiram, veteran film star Denise Dowse of “Coach Carter†& “Ray†as Momma Sue, writer, producer, director, and actor Joe James as Jonas, Model & Actress Jade Woodson as Nettie, TV Actor Keith Gregory as Massa Barclay Willet, R&B / Gospel Recording Artist David Williams as Daddy Moses. Keep your ear to the ground for upcoming auditions, performances, and tours of Hiram & Nettie – A Musical History Lesson!
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