African American History Uncovered and Transformed: David Drake – An Enslaved Potters Tale – All My Relations

Lynnette Young Overby, Choreographer
Gabrielle Foreman, Literary Historian, Poet
Glenis Redmond, Poet
Vincent Thomas, Choreographer
Teresa Emmons, Choreographer
Conductor, Duo Shen
Ralph Russell, Composer
Charles Marsh, Videographer
Audrey Wright, Undergraduate Research Scholar
Jennifer Ferris, Graduate Research Scholar
Colette Gaiter, Poster Design
Meghan Delp, Research Assistant
Stephanie Schmidt, Research Assistant

The goals of this interdisciplinary arts based research project are to:
1. Create, perform and disseminate the story of David Drake, through original music, choreography and poetry, inspired by the paintings by Jonathan Green

2. Inform audiences/students of all ages through the performance and workshops

3. Create a permanent exhibit of materials through web technology

Article about the Collaboration in the South Carolina Edgefield Advisor

Article on Jonathan Green’s Lecture in the UD Review