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Experience the Musical I Dream at RPI



A Powerful Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement

In celebration of RPI’s Bicentennial, the Musical Dramatic Arts Foundation is proud to present a concert version of the groundbreaking musical I Dream. The special performance will take place on November 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. All attendees will receive a commemorative RPI Bicentennial hat. Refreshments to follow.

 

About the Event 

I Dream tells the story of the final 36 hours of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life as seen through the eyes of his closest friend, Ralph Abernathy, as the Civil Rights leaders grappled with justice, identity, and the burden of leadership.

Written and composed by Douglas Tappin in collaboration with award-winning playwright Jonathan PayneI Dream explores the Civil Rights Movement through powerful music, captivating storytelling, and vivid characters. This concert version is directed by Broadway’s Quentin Earl Darrington (RagtimeCatsOnce on This IslandMJ The Musical), and features a stellar Broadway cast (including Tony and Grammy nominees).

I Dream has been presented on Atlanta’s Alliance Stage, in-concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Through its educational and engagement initiatives, the show continues to reach new and diverse audiences. In 2023, the Musical Dramatic Arts Foundation partnered with the Apollo Theater in New York City for focused book, music, and movement development of I Dream.

This concert event marks a significant moment in the development of I Dream, offering audiences a preview of what's to come in future productions. The Musical Dramatic Arts Foundation is proud to premiere its community engagement model alongside this new performance, empowering young artists, and community members to be part of the creative process.

I Dream in Concert | Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)

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