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Experience Michiana - The Legend of John Henry

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Experience Michiana is made possible in part by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Episode #887 - The Legend of John Henry
The 53rd annual Children's show, now know as Michele's Little Hearts Theater will take place on the campus of IU South Bend on Saturday, February 6th. Kelly Morgan meets up with some of the students who will be performing this play and also Brad Pontius who is the Playwright and IU South Bend Student. The play is called "The Legend of John Henry" and over a 2 week period they will be performing it for more than 7000 local elementary school students. You can get more information here: https://www.iusb.edu/arts/events-community-outreach/event-schedule/index.php

Guests

  1. Brad PontiusIU Theatre and Dance Company
  2. Javon BarnesIU Theatre and Dance Company
  3. Tristan ConnerIU South Bend Student
  4. Patrick WattersonIU South Bend Student

Original Airdate: February 05, 2016
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