Lines of Freedom
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In celebration of Black History Month, two shows that use the power of music theater to portray the struggle for freedom.
Backers: 144
Average Pledge Per Backer: $140
Funded: $20,089 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 13th -> Feb 19th (38 days)
Project By: American Opera Projects
Backers: 144
Average Pledge Per Backer: $140
Funded: $20,089 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 13th -> Feb 19th (38 days)
Project By: American Opera Projects
$20,089
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 19 @ 17:31 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
We did it!! 
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
With about 5 minutes to spare, you all brought Lines of Freedom to its fundraising goal. We cannot thank you enough for making this happen. Bless you all. - The artists and staffs of Irondale and AOP "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always... (Read More)
Final hours...
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, We approach our final five hours of the campaign. I know we can make it. If you have a moment to mention it to a friend or two, perhaps through social media, there is no doubt we will cross that line.In the meantime, the set is up and our... (Read More)
Dollar for dollar match for the final 6 days!!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Irondale Ensemble and American Opera Projects, and all of the artists of Lines of Freedom, are so proud to have your support. We believe in the importance of this project with all our hearts, but we couldn't do it without you. AND NOW an anonymous... (Read More)
Lines of Freedom Kickstarter featured in The New Yorker
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We got a little unexpected press this morning when we found out that the newest issue of The New Yorker featured our fundraising efforts in this thought provoking article: February 11, 2014 Can Crowdfunding Replace Artists’ Day Jobs? Posted by... (Read More)
Photo from the first rehearsal of Harriet Tubman
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Harriet Tubman First Rehearsal The cast of Harriet Tubman assembled for their first rehearsal. Let the journey commence! (Read More)
Over the weekend...
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great production meeting on Friday where both organizations came together and hashed out how everything is going to look. We'll be releasing some teaser images to you as we get them, but suffice it to say, the audience is going to experience... (Read More)
Additional events
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are in New York this February, don't forget to check out these upcoming events that complement our Lines of Freedom festival. Brooklyn Abolitionists/In Pursuit of Freedom - Brooklyn Historical Society, January 15, 2014 – Winter 2018 This... (Read More)
Met Opera Soprano Janinah Burnett is Harriet Tubman
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I am thrilled to finally be able to announce that soprano Janinah Burnett will be taking a break from her season at The Metropolitan Opera to star as Harriet Tubman in Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom! Ms. Burnett joined the... (Read More)
Voice of America profiles Harriet Tubman opera
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
If you haven't heard it yet, be sure to listen to (or read) Voice of America's profile of composer Nkeiru Okoye's new folk opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom, to be featured at Lines of Freedom in February. From the profile:... (Read More)
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