A Fall From Royalty

Synopsis: The play unfolds in two distinct but interconnected eras: the 1400s and the 1800s. "A Fall From Royalty" is a dramatic exploration of greed, power, and historical consequences. It asks whether people, when faced with the full weight of their actions, can truly change or if the temptation of wealth and domination is too strong to resist. However, the story takes a twist. Just as the kings are about to sign, they are pulled 400 years into the future—into the 1800s, where they witness the horrific consequences of their actions. They see the brutal realities of slavery, the suffering of millions, and how their greed has led to the devastation of countless lives. They meet people enslaved on plantations, freedom fighters, abolitionists, and others whose existence has been shaped by the decisions of their ancestors.

 

1800VS2020

Synopsis: What if the slaves from the 1800's were to talk to the people today in 2020? How would that conversation go? When the lives of the people of 2020 collide with those of the 1800s, a whirlwind of emotions, truths, disasters, and reality hits the hearts of all. The manhood of men is challenged, and the strength of men and women is tested. The present meets the past in an unimaginable way that strikes uneasy conversations, and intense actions.

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A Fall From Royalty Activity Guide: 3rd-5th grade: Click Here

6th-12th grade: Click Here

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CPS Vendor Number # 42523 | IAMS 593951

Viewing Duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes

Cost: $15 per Student, $15 per Chaperone. (4 Chaperones free when you book 50 or more students).

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Location: 11401 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

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School Bus Pickup Time: 12:30pm

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Curriculum Covered:

A Fall From Royalty and 1800vs2020 will serve as a secondary source that can be incorporated into instruction as it aligns with the History/Social Studies and ELA Common Core State Standards. 

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