Read about this season's characters and the historical interpreters that will portray them:
Captain Henry Felder portrayed by Clarence Felder
Rebecca Motte portrayed by Chris Weatherhead
Edgar Allan Poe portrayed by Larry Bounds
Mother Jones portrayed by Karen Vuranch
Paul Robeson portrayed by Marvin Jefferson
You will find a timeline of each character's life, the festival schedule of events, suggested reading lists and so much more!
Please note:
*DISCUSSIONS are NOT costumed performances like all the other festival events. They are an opportunity to get to know the performers and discover what they think about their characters.
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