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HarrietTubmans life on stage atmuseumThe Halton Museum Foundationis presenting a pair of performanc-es about the life and times of awoman who fought for social jus-tice in the days of the UndergroundRailroad.The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, isa one-woman show, about the tire-less work of Tubman who wentfrom being a slave to a social jus-tice hero. The play will take place onThursday, March 24 at The MeetingHouse in Oakville.The Spirit of Harriet Tubmanportrays one womans faith, cour-age and determination, said GaryCarr, Halton Regional Chair, in apress release. Written and per-formed by award-winning actorLeslie McCurdy, the play blendshistorical fact with dramatic fic-tion to create an emotional andinformative piece of theatre.McCurdy both wrote and per-forms the story. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman was a finalist for aCanadian Chalmers Award for bestnew play for young audiences in1999. Recipient of the 2000 MayorsAward for outstanding performingartist of Windsor, Ontario, McCurdyis an actor, dancer/choreographerand singer. Also a teacher, with anHonours B.F.A. in dance withteaching certification from theUniversity of Michigan, she servedas choreographic and teachingassistant to Judith Jamison of theAlvin Ailey American DanceTheatre.The performance is a fundraiserfor the museum foundation, whichraises money for the museumscapital projects.Leslie McCurdy delivers anincredibly moving performance,said Nancy Field, Halton Regionsmanager of Heritage Services, inthe release. It is almost as if we arewatching Harriet Tubman grow up right before our eyes.The performances start at 10a.m. and 12:15 p.m. General admis-sion is $15 and students get in for$10. The Meeting House is locatedat 2700 Bristol Circle. For ticketscall 905-875-2200 ext. 27.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 18, 2011 32