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The Courage to Dream: The Amazing Life of Ben Franklin
Grades 2-5
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
This engaging musical theatre performance will entertain and enlighten children in grades 2-5. Ben Franklin was America’s first true Renaissance man: printer, writer, inventor, scientist, diplomat and statesman.
Despite his humble beginnings and only two years of formal schooling, Ben Franklin changed the world. From his personal writings, we find the tenacity, self-confidence, and imagination that brought his dreams to life.
The talented two-person cast leads the audience through Franklin’s life and times with a creative script. Colorful scenery and authentic costumes transport the audience to the formative years of the country.