Main Street Productions presents “Voices of America”

250 years of the country’s story to be told during July 4^th weekend

Main Street Productions (MSP) will present Voices of America: An Oral Interpretation Performance, a special America 250 presentation on Friday, July 3 as part of the City of Westfield’s Independence Day celebration at Grand Junction Plaza.

Beginning at approximately 8:10 p.m., the free performance traces 250 years of the American story through the voices of three pivotal historical figures: John Adams, Harriet Tubman, and John F. Kennedy.

Directed by Jen Otterman, the performance features oral interpretations adapted from the historical speeches and writings of each featured figure. The evening will open with an introduction by MSP President Teresa Skelton, setting the stage for a journey through America’s founding, the enduring pursuit of freedom, and the continuing call for progress. Historical costumes are designed by Linda Findley Grow.

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Rather than simply historical reenactments, the performances explore the ideas, hopes and challenges that continue to define the American experience. Though spoken in different centuries, the words of Adams, Tubman, and Kennedy remain connected by a shared pursuit of liberty, opportunity, and progress.

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“One of the things I love about this performance is that it invites audiences to experience these voices as real people, not just historical figures in a textbook,” said Ka’Lena Cuevas, MSP Vice President of Arts, and producer of the performance. “We hope audiences hear the humanity behind these voices and are reminded that the American story has always been one of courage, perseverance, and possibility.”

The cast features Thom Johnson as John Adams, Jada Moon as Harriet Tubman, and Matt McKee as John F. Kennedy.

The performance is free and open to the public. It is presented by Main Street Productions in partnership with Westfield Parks & Recreation.