The Journey Continues: Keeping Rev. King's Message Alive

Act I

Scene 1: The stage is set in a classroom, where a group of students are preparing for a field trip to meet Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel. The students are assigned to give reports about Rev. King and other Civil Rights activists, and the teacher encourages them to be creative in their presentations.

Scene 2: Throughout the week, the students present their reports, incorporating music, film, and holograms to bring the stories of Rev. King and other activists to life. The students are captivated by the stories of bravery and sacrifice, and begin to understand the importance of their work in the Civil Rights Movement.

Scene 3: The day of the field trip finally arrives, and the students are filled with excitement as they travel to the Lorraine Motel. They discuss the impact that Rev. King has had on the world and the importance of his message.

Scene 4: As the students wait to meet Rev. King, they learn that he has been assassinated. The students are devastated and struggle to understand why someone would kill someone who was working for peace and justice.

Act II

Scene 1: The stage transforms into a holographic experience, taking the audience back in time to the Civil Rights Movement. The students see Rev. King and other activists marching for justice and equality, despite the opposition they faced from the KKK, riot dogs, and fire hoses.

Scene 2: The students are then brought back to the present day, where they see how far the country has come, but also how much work still needs to be done. They begin to realize that Rev. King's message has been forgotten by many and that it is up to them to continue his legacy.

Scene 3: The students start to understand that Rev. King's message was not just about ending segregation and discrimination, but about creating a world based on love and equality for all. They recognize that the fight for justice is never over and that it is up to them to continue his work.

Scene 4: The live choir comes on stage and sings a powerful rendition of “We Shall Overcome,” reminding the audience of the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for Civil Rights. The choir’s message of hope, love, and peace resonates with the audience, inspiring them to carry on Rev. King's legacy.

Scene 5: The show ends with a powerful message from the students, reminding the audience that it is up to all of us to continue Rev. King's legacy and make his message of peace and justice a reality in our world. The cast joins the choir in a final performance, leaving the audience inspired and motivated to make a difference in their own communities.