It is interesting because I had a very hard time selling tickets to this play. I think they just didn't describe it well. Here is the description:
Come, listen to the bluesman, who still has a song in his heart and lots of stories to tell! Every last story is rooted in music—from The Great One’s deal with the Man in White, to riding the “blues train” up to Chicago, and learning how to capture lightning in a song. Take a journey and discover how the blues came to be, and why they are here to stay. Drama, narration, and live music bring the rich lyrics of Walter Dean Myers’ book to life.
It really was so much more than the description. It was a very good play/production. Talked a lot about the history of blues. Sang some songs so the kids got a taste of what blues music sounds like. We really enjoyed it and it was incredibly educational. I am surprised more from our homeschool group didn't attend.
The most interesting part was when it talked about coming to the 'crossroads'. It was a metaphor for the crossroads in life. The man in the drama actually made a deal with the devil thereby choosing a bad path when he came to his crossroads in life. The kids and I talked about this on the way home. We discussed how everyone comes to a crossroads and will you follow Jesus or will you sign a pact with the devil like the man in the drama. It was a very good lesson. Never expected to have that lesson while learning about blues music but certainly I couldn't miss the opportunity once presented.
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