Trail of Tears: A New Musical Comedy
Since Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma was such a Broadway success, it seems only wise to revisit the panhandle state with Trail of Tears! This musical will highlight all we love about American Indians and the history we like to pretend was awesome every Thanksgiving.
As the lights in the theatre dim, the curtains open to reveal a set containing several large wagons and a few Teepees. The sound of drums softly begins and grows as American Indians enter in as much leather and bead working as can be included in one costume. All music for Trail of Tears will have heavy drum use for reasons that should be obvious to you. The dancing will be largely jumping around in circles and other perceptions white people have.
Throughout the two-hour show, the audience will learn very little actually history. They will, however, leave the theatre with a contact high from the "peace pipe" and a warm feeling in their hearts.
Tracklist:
- Drum Circle I
- Yee Haw Chickasaw, Choctaw!
- Westward Ho!
- Perpetual Peace and Friendship (The Treaty or Dancing Rabbit 
Creek)
- Just Around The Riverbend
- Chero-you, Chero-me, Cherokee
- - Drum Circle II
- OKLAHOMA!
- Drum Circle III
- Muscogee: Remember Me?
- These Blankets Are So Warm! (The Thank You Song)
- The Florida State Fight Song
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