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Lesly Tejero Baker as Gunpowder Man

Gunpowder Man tells the story of Chinese people who fled the catastrophic end of the Taiping Rebellion, helped build the transcontinental railroad, settled in the US, and endured the racist reactions of the 1880’s. Read more

From Rick’s Blog

  • Tribute to Frederick Douglass

    Article by Rick Foster

  • A Thumbnail View of Abolition

    Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

    Article by Rick Foster

  • A Thumbnail Early Life of Frederick Douglass

    Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

    Article by Rick Foster

  • A Thumbnail Early Life of John Brown

    Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

    Article by Rick Foster

  • The Starry Messenger: Science and Social Conflict

    The plays discussed in previous posts, Gunpowder Man, Friendly Fire, and Dust Storm all revolve around conflict between the dominant culture and ethnic groups. As do Corrido de un Sobreviviente,…

    Article by Rick Foster

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ABOLITION

ABOLITION tells the story of two friends, Frederick Douglass and John Brown, during the tumultuous decade leading up to the Civil War. Produced as an acclaimed two-man stage play in Sonora and Sacramento, Duende has also produced a broadcast quality film adaptation.

Learn more about the progress of the film version, as well as the historical background of the stage play. Theater venues interested in presenting our production of ABOLITION should contact us to discuss the possibilities.

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