The Legacy of a Dreamer

Whenever anyone asks me why I am so passionate about this show, my response is "because my grandfather was a dreamer".  Referring, of course, to the modern connotation of immigrants currently seeking citizenship in America.  When Enrico Ciampoli immigrated to America in 1915, he was 16 years old.  When he enlisted in the American Armed Forces in 1917 he was not yet an American citizen, and not until 2 years after the war had ended was he naturalized.  His love and devotion to this country was expressed without reservation, as is the case with so many today who dream of becoming Americans. In LIBERTY, the young Giovanni studies English by reading discarded newspapers.  This is yet another parallel to Enrico, who taught himself English in the same way.  The courage and determination required to begin life anew is overwhelming to me, and if this show helps people reflect on the journeys of our ancestors, than we will have accomplished a great deal. For me, this entertainment is fairly serious business.  Delivered with many laughs and beautiful songs, but always underscored with history and family.  To the dreamers old and new.

Theresa WozunkProducer - LIBERTY A Monumental New Musical