On Saturday January 16, the Diversity Youth Theater will present two performances of The Movement: an a cappella Musical in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at The Newark Public Library. The piece, by Kathy D. Harrison, was inspired by the Children’s Crusade, a 1963 protest in Birmingham, Alabama, in which children risked their lives to demonstrate against segregation.
Founded in 2006 by Kathy D. Harrison, Diversity Youth Theater has been a creative home for young performers from New Jersey and New York. The youth theater works with young artists who have an interest in acting, movement, music, songwriting, playwriting and directing.
Shows will be at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall at the Main Library on 5 Washington Street.
The performances are free and open to the public. Groups welcome. Please R.S.V.P. to 973-733-7793. In case of inclement weather, phone 973-733-7784.
The program is produced by Celeste Bateman & Associates., LLC.
