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Bright Star Touring Theatre brings ‘Freedom Songs’ to Waynesboro Public Library

Rebecca Barnabi
Courtesy of Waynesboro Public Library.

Waynesboro Public Library presents “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History,” from Bright Star Touring Theatre on Friday at 4 p.m.

From the field work songs of enslaved people, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, the play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans.

Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages.

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Since their first production in 2003, Bright Star has prided itself on telling diverse stories and bringing affordable theatrical experiences to underserved schools and communities.

Registration is not required for this event.

Waynesboro Public Library is at 600 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.