Ms Jheri Worldwide
Staff Writer
MOJOAA Performing Arts Company is a family-owned, Black theatre company based in Raleigh, NC. Existing to support Southern Black playwrights and the worlds they create with their words. This September, MOJOAA Performing Arts Company is teaming up with Mordecai Historic Park to offer a powerful and immersive look into the past with “Escape to Freedom,” an interactive theatre experience. The event is designed to guide guests through the realities of plantation life through the eyes of an enslaved person.
Throughout the hour-long tour, audience members will join the performers, becoming part of the narrative as it unfolds across the historic park grounds. The experience aims to move beyond a traditional historical tour, using live theatre to create a visceral connection to the stories and struggles of the people who were enslaved at Mordecai.
Following each performance, attendees will participate in a crucial reflection session. Led by members of the MOJOAA Performing Arts Company and Mordecai Historic Park staff, this guided conversation will provide a space for guests to process the experience, ask questions, and discuss the enduring legacy of the history presented.
“Escape to Freedom” is recommended for audiences aged 16 and older due to its mature themes. Performances are scheduled to take place rain or shine on Friday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., with an additional performance on Sunday, September 14, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $18, and advanced registration is required via Raleigh.gov website. For more information, please call Mordecai Historic Park at 919-996-4364.
