7:00 p.m. | Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Perf Arts
Reeling from the loss of her brother during recent Civil Rights actions, Ruth – a young African-American in late 1960s Milwaukee – is ready to quit school when she finds inspiration in the autobiography of Golda Meir, past student of the former Fourth Street School who rose to become the first woman prime minister of Israel. Woven into the portrayal of Ruth’s story is that of a young Golda Meir, and both stories converge when a grown Golda Meir arrives at her former Milwaukee school to give a speech. Audiences will witness both young people finding strength and courage across generations to break barriers and reach their own promised land. TO THE PROMISED LAND continues The Wisconsin Cycle, First Stage’s commitment over the next five seasons to develop and produce plays that celebrate the history and people of Wisconsin.
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