Freedom Bound

There is a story connected with the Underground Railroad in countless communities throughout the north. Old houses have secret tunnels leading into the woods, or attics with hidden stairways. The "Railroad" was a network of friends who helped slaves escape to freedom in Canada before the Civil War. This exciting and turbulent period of history is the subject of Freedom Bound, a play with music by Mad River Theater Works. Freedom Bound revolves around the most famous incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio: the story of Addison White, an escaped slave, and his rescue by the citizens of the town of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Freedom Bound brings history to life through original songs and an array of characters that pop right out of the past to relive the adventure of the Underground Railroad right before your eyes.

click the image to view a video clip

- Songs
- Study Guide
- Technical Requirements
- Booking Information

Mad River Theater Works has been creating plays based on American folklore for more than nineteen years. Past productions about Annie Oakley and John Henry, just to name a few, have been received enthusiastically in communities throughout the United States. The Theater Works production of Freedom Bound weaves together storytelling, drama, and music to bring an important chapter of American history to life.