Fri, Oct 11, 2024 | 7:00 pm

First Parish Church of Brunswick

On Friday, October 11th, at 7 pm in its historic sanctuary, First Parish Church will present award-winning storyteller Antonio Rocha in a tour de force one-man show of The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage. Built in 1832 by Brunswick shipowner Joseph Badger, the Malaga was a 183 ton brig that later became involved in the illegal transatlantic trade of African captives to the Americas, especially to Brazil, Rocha’s home country. Using his entire body and voice, Rocha sings, narrates, and mimes his way through this poetically toned historical tale told mostly from the perspective of the ship. A discussion session with the audience follows, offering an opportunity to ask questions about the Middle Passage and the performance. Open to the public free of charge.

This is a hybrid event.

Contact

Susan Beegel
sbeegel@aol.com
(207) 319-4044

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