Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., really? Martin’s Dream answers
this question and more as it brings this historical figure to life through the power of
story, speech and song. Watch as Dr. King tells the story of his life, from his childhood in the Deep South all the way to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This one-man show explores the real person behind the pictures, a funny intelligent, passionate man whose faith, family and education made him one of the most revered people in our nation’s history.
Availability: January 17 – March 5, 2028
Grades: 3-8
50 minute Experience
Example Learning Standards
Grade 3 – Drama/Theatre: Responding
Standard TH.Re.7.1.3.a: “Explain how characters, settings, and events communicate ideas in a dramatic work.”
Grade 4 – English Language Arts: Reading Informational Text
Standard RI.4.3: “Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical text.”
Grade 5 – English Language Arts: Reading Literature
Standard RL.5.2: “Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.”
Grade 6 – Drama/Theatre: Connecting
Standard TH.Cn.10.1.7.a: “Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a theatrical work.”
