The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 07:00pm
First Parish Church
217 Maine Street
Free
First Parish Church will present award-winning storyteller Antonio Rocha in a performance of The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
The Malaga was a 183-ton brig built in 1832 by Brunswick shipowner Joseph Badger and later became involved in the illegal transatlantic trade of African captives to the Americas, especially to Brazil, Rocha’s home country.
The Malaga Ship is a tour de force one-man show. 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. This vivid and impactful exploration of the slave industry lasts 45 minutes. A 30-minute discussion session with the audience follows, offering an opportunity to ask questions about the Middle Passage and the performance.
Free to the public.
Location: Sanctuary.
