The DC Public Library Foundation and the C anady Foundation for the Arts will present the \;world premiere theatr ical adaptation of \;Born on the Water\, based on the acclaimed childr en&rsquo\;s book by \;Nikole Hannah-Jones and René\;e Watson&nbs p\;from \;The 1619 Project. Directed by \;Tony Award&ndash\;nomina ted producer and multi-hyphenate artist Marjuan Canady\, the production is brought to life by the \;CFA Repertory Theatre \;and is recommend ed for audiences \;ages 5 and up.
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This inaugural stage production reimagines the book&rsqu o\;s poetic language\, historical resonance\, and striking imagery as a vi brant\, immersive performance. Blending storytelling\, music\, and dance\, \;Born on the Water \;invites young audiences and families into a powerful theatrical experience that celebrates history\, imagination\, an d cultural memory.
\nCan't attend at 12 pm? \;Register for the 3:00 pm show here.
\nThe Canady Foundation for the Arts will presen t the first-ever theatrical performance of Born \;on the W ater by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ren ee Watson\, the powerful children&rsquo\;s book from the landmark 1619 Project. Directed by Tony-nominated producer and multi-hyphenate art ist Marjuan Canady and brought to life by the CFA Repertory Theatre\, this production is designed for kids ages 5 and up.
\nThis premiere stage adaptation transforms the book&rsquo\;
s rich history\, poetic language\, and vivid imagery into an immersive exp
erience featuring dynamic storytelling\, music\, and dance&mdash\;offering
an educational and culturally enriching performance for audiences of all
ages.
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The 1619 Project&rsquo\;s lyrical picture book in ve rse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resist ance in the United States\, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winnin g journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Ren&eacu te\;e Watson.
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A young student receives a family tre
e assignment in school\, but she can only trace back three generations. Gr
andma gathers the whole family\, and the student learns that 400 years ago
\, in 1619\, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white s
lave traders.
But before that\, they had a home\, a land\, a
language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived
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With powerful verse and striking illustrations by \;Ni
kkolas Smith\, \;Born on the Water \;provides a pathway for reader
s of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.