The Nine Who Dared: Crisis in Little Rock

2nd Year at the John Adams Courthouse!

Will Counts Collection, Indiana University Archives.

Beginning in October 2009, Theatre Espresso will begin its 2nd year of residency for The Nine Who Dared: Crisis in Little Rock at the John Adams Courthouse, in a grant-funded program for Boston Public Schools. What is the effect of racial segregation on society? What happens to citizens who dare to confront systemic discrimination? How can civic engagement help to challenge social injustices? The drama encourages student audiences to wrestle with these questions in role as members of the Little Rock community in 1957. In addition to performances at  the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, the play will tour to schools throughout Massachusetts! Learn more...

Uprising on King Street:
4th Year on Theatre Espresso's roster!

Next fall Uprising on King Street will begin its 4th year on Theatre Espresso's roster! Since the fall of 2006, Uprising on King Street has quickly become the most popular of Theatre Espresso's dramas touring to schools--having been seen by over 5,000 students around Massachusetts. Learn more...

Theatre Espresso uses Theatre in Education to teach young people to think critically. We believe that student participation is the key to intellectual engagement with history, issues of human rights, and the concept of justice. Our historical dramas empower students to explore the parallels between historical events and contemporary issues. By putting students in role as Supreme Court Justices, state senators, or members of a jury, our actors invite them to reflect on and debate the issues raised by our plays. We are committed to the idea that educational theatre provides an ideal learning medium for promoting civic engagement. Learn more...