Historic Holmes Theatre
Upcoming Shows and Events
Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:30 PM
Heroes with Ann Reed
Heroes: A Celebration of Women Who Changed History and Our Lives
Heroes features Ann Reed and a cast of top notch musicians paying tribute to women from all over the world who have made a great impact on society. Join us as we celebrate the great accomplishments of women such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton, Rosa Parks, Joan of Arc and many more.
Heroes, a song written and performed by Ann Reed (1991) was her response to hearing a call-in show on the radio and reading several articles arguing that there were no real role models left for children or adults. Remembering her history classes and that little was mentioned of women’s accomplishments, she went to work. Starting with a long list of women from all over the world and a variety of careers, she chose 40 women. They were chosen without regard to nationality, political ideology or religious affiliation but rather for the place they hold in history. Another important factor from a songwriter’s point of view was the ability of their name to blend into the rhyming and pacing of the song.
The song struck a universal chord and grew to anthem proportion. The next step for Ann was to expand the concept of the song into something larger and enhanced by mixed media. In 2007 that dream came to fruition when she completed the play Heroes: A Celebration of Women Who Changed History and Our Lives and cast a host of talented performers and enlisted a local choir. Heroes features Ann Reed, Aimee K. Bryant, Leslie Ball, Dan Chouinard, Joan Griffith, Thomasina Petrus, and Denise Tabet and a chorus or choir from the selected community that can learn several songs from the original show and be willing and able to perform at this event. Choral music will be provided to the chorus. There will be a rehearsal with Ann and side musicians a day before the event and a dress rehearsal day of show.
This show’s for you if…
- You want to celebrate a hero of your own
- You want to see some of Minnesota’s best performers
- You want to see a guitar played that’s possibly older than you are
Event Information
| Time | Price | Underwritten by |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM | Adults $12, Students $6 | BTD, Minnesota State Arts Board Legacy Amendment |
Video
Ann Reed “Heroes” Original Song
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Tickets are limited. Please call 218-844-SHOW (7469) for availability.
