VOICES FROM ELLIS ISLAND

The Gateway to America, the front door to freedom, the Island of Tears. From 1890 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants. Their stories are amusing, frightening, inspiring, and true.

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Running time: 70 min

"The feedback again was terrific--both your presentation and your material is inspiring."

Shari Hofschire, Director
UNO Center for Innovation in Arts Educ.
University of Nebraska at Omaha

"The kids and faculty loved it. I received, and continue to receive compliments on the show. Many of the students said they never thought about Ellis Island or the struggles their ancestors went through. Again, thank you!"

Jessica Gall
Fremont High School
Fremont, Nebraska

 

"All the teachers loved your show. The history teacher said they were just studying Ellis Island and it was a perfect fit. My neighboring teacher said she cried during the show. Use our school or me as a reference whenever needed."

Clark Kolterman
Seward High School
Seward, NE

"Pippa has performed twice for Cather Circle and has received rave reviews both times. Her acting is superb and the stories she tells are carefully researched and poignantly effective. She brings to life subjects about which many of us have never pondered. We will definitely call on her again!"

Shelley Zaborowski
Associate Director of Programs
Nebraska Alumni Association

"Pippa was extraordinary. Students were utterly amazed at her ability to portray so many different characters' roles and accents. One student said, 'If Rifka didn't make it into the U.S. I would have cried'."

Patty Gillespie, reading specialist
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs, Iowa

"Thank you so much for another wonderful performance. You have the incredible ability to transfer an entire audience to another place, another time, and hold them transfixed for the entire show."

Joan Gibson
American Trust and Savings
Dubuque, Iowa

 

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