13 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501
Script and Lyrics by Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Adapted from the book by Chelsea Clinton, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
Published by Music Theatre International.
Upcoming Productions
Farmers Alley Theatre, Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI
Synopsis
Naomi’s fourth-grade trip to the museum turns into a time-travelling adventure where she gets to meet inspirational women overcoming barriers and making history.
History
She Persisted: The Musical was commissioned by Bay Area Children’s Theatre and premiered in February 2019 under the direction of Khalia Davis, with music direction by Erica Maier D’Ambrosio. It next enjoyed a celebrated Off-Broadway run at the Atlantic Theater Company in 2020, receiving the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show.
“An exuberant, time-traveling history lesson that instills confidence! The optimistic takeaway for the youngest generation is clear: Persevere. You’ve got this.” – Laura Collins-Hughes, The New York Times
Musical Numbers
1. PERFECT/NOT - Naomi and Ensemble
1. PERFECT/NOT - Naomi and Ensemble
2. THEY CHANGED THE WORLD - Ms. Chan and Ensemble
3. PERFECT/NOT Reprise - Naomi
4. ANOTHER SOLUTION - Sonia Sotomayor
4. ANOTHER SOLUTION - Sonia Sotomayor
5. THAT'S THE SCORE - Dr. Virginia Apgar and Ensemble
5. THAT'S THE SCORE - Dr. Virginia Apgar and Ensemble
6. HOPE - Harriet Tubman and Ensemble
6. HOPE - Harriet Tubman and Ensemble
7. ANOTHER SOLUTION Reprise - Sonia Sotomayor
7. ANOTHER SOLUTION Reprise - Sonia Sotomayor
8. RUN MY RACE - Florence Griffith Joyner and Ensemble
8. RUN MY RACE - Florence Griffith Joyner and Ensemble
9. ISN'T IT COOL? - Sally Ride and Ensemble
9. ISN'T IT COOL? - Sally Ride and Ensemble
10. WALK ON - Ruby Bridges and Naomi
11. PERFECT/NOT Reprise II - Naomi
12. WALK ON Finale - All
12. WALK ON Finale - All
“A piece of children’s theatre that is both entertaining and relevant. The show leaves us with an unforgettable rallying cry: “We insist, we resist, nevertheless we persist!” – Jordan Freed, Theatrius
Production Elements
Cast: 6 Women
Actress 1 (African American): NAOMI, 10
Actress 2 (Asian American): MS. CHAN and TIME, a child
Actress 3 (Latina): SONIA SOTOMAYOR and ensemble
Actress 4 (African American): HARRIET TUBMAN, FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER and ensemble
Actress 5: (Caucasian): DR. VIRGINIA APGAR, SALLY RIDE and ensemble
Actress 6: (African American): RUBY BRIDGES and ensemble
Music: Various styles. Scored for Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Accompaniment tracks available.
Musical Difficulty: Moderate
Technical Requirements: Minimal
Suggested Audience: Young Audiences/Families
“Inspirational! A call to action for families raising young feminists, She Persisted celebrates real-life sheroes while demonstrating that everyone has the power to make a difference.” – Raven Snook, Time Out New York
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