Living History Performance

In 2023, SJAC wrote grants to add live performance to the roster of free community events.

Dr. Daisy Nelson-Century presented notable Black women of American History such as Madame C.J. Walker, Harriet Tubman, Phillis Wheatley and others to elementary school age children and the public.

As an Actress/Historical Interpreter- Daisy defines her role as a Historical Interpreter because she becomes that character. She dresses like the character from that particular time period and weaves their story to the audience from birth to death. She engages the audience through every phase of their life. The audience will be right there to laugh, cry, sigh, and cheer as the character unfolds right in front of their eyes. The performances are usually 35 minutes to 1 hour long. There is always room for questions at the end.


As an Educator- Dr. Daisy Century has her Ed.D. She taught for over twenty years in the Philadelphia School System as an award winning science teacher. She has become quite a history hound and historian researching information for her historical interpretations.

As a Writer- Daisy has penned four books thus far.
www.daisycentury.com


Marvin Jefferson has an extensive background as an educator, professional actor/director and living history scholar. He has devoted many years to studying the lives of Paul Robeson and Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1997, he has engaged audiences across the country with his popular chautauqua performances of these two important historical figures. In 2012, he was commissioned to portray York, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, for Ohio Chautauqua. His presentations have a particular focus on the Civil Rights issues that were central to the lives of both Robeson and King.
https://torchtheater.org/meet-the-t-or-c-h-team/