Rise: Songs of Resistance & Resilience

BLUEBARN Theatre Presents: Rise: Songs of Resistance & Resilience Written and Directed by Jill Anderson Music Direction by Jesse Wohlman September 24th- October 18th, 2026 Jimi Hendrix said, "Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." Through spirituals of strength to the anthems of the suffragettes and unions, gay and civil rights movements, Music has long rung out with passion to express the deepest of human needs -for freedom, dignity, hope and BELONGING. From the fields of bondage to movements for justice, these songs have carried the weight of the sorrow and the fire of resistance. This outdoor evening of song honors that legacy-with voices raised in resilience and the unyielding rhythm of freedom. We imagine – we sing out - as we celebrate the power of our collective spirit and together – we RISE