Music, dance and performance poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today.

Featuring poetry by Houston Poet Laureate Emeritus, Deborah DEEP Mouton, and members of her slam poetry team. With a special appearance by the world’s first African American prima ballerina, Lauren Anderson (from the Houston Ballet).

There will also be a short Q&A with the cast!

Written by Epig Dominguez & Directed and Performed by Cynthia Leal

Express Children’s Theatre is Houston’s oldest and largest multicultural performing arts and education organization dedicated to children and families.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!

Daytime performances are non-ticketed and seating is done on a first come, first served basis. If you are a large school group, please fill out our School Group Attendance Form here.

We thank you for your cooperation.

The show goes on rain or shine.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.