Jabari Dreams of Freedom
By Nambi E. Kelley
Jabari Dreams of Freedom is a one-act play that needs 3 or more performers (1 women, 2 men). Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 3 or more performers
- Roles
- 1 women, 2 men
- Cast notes
- 1W, 2M Flexible
- Running time
- About 45 minutes
- Recommended level
- Elementary
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- drama
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
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Synopsis
10 year old Jabari loves to paint. With his Forever President Barack Obama as a guide, Jabari escapes the violent reality of an encounter with the police through his colorful paint ings where he meets children from the past who teach him how to be fearless. He then meets his hero, Barack Obama, as a 6 year old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK, Jr. Will Jabari be able to instill in young Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the necessary tools to be
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