A Seat for Rosa

Artist: Yearning to Learn Inc.

Type: Assembly Performances

When a child tells his aunt about a bully on his bus, she gives him advice by recounting the tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to a revolution in racial justice. This poignant Yearning To Learn production includes many songs of the Civil Rights era, and the important contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to bring this historical time to life. Through this exploration of the Civil Rights Era, students learn key elements in the struggle for fundamental rights and human dignity for African Americans and how individuals can work together to fight injustice and oppression.

Program Info

Grades: 2 - 8

Audience Limit: 250

Program Length: 45 minutes in-person

Pricing Details

Assembly Price: $1,240

Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,795

Travel Fee: $95/day

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What Our Partners Are Saying

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House Director/Music Teacher

Far Hills Country Day School

Far Hills Country Day School

“Both performers captivated all of our students from our Kindergarteners through 8th graders. Excellent presentation- skilled musicians and actors. Loved how they wove authentic protest songs throughout their story. One of the best Young Audience performances I've seen.”

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Art Teacher

Art Teacher

“This was an amazing program. I love how they sent a study guide before the performance to get the students ready. The actor and actress were very talented. They presented the program in a way that was entertaining and very much on the students level. The performers pique the students interest in this topic. I highly recommend this show to other schools.”

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Grey Nun Academy

Grey Nun Academy

“Wonderful, professional, educational.”

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Volunteer Assembly Coordinator

St. Ann School

St. Ann School

“The performers were amazing! They also had a question and answer part of the program. The students had so many questions that we had to cut it off, but as the students were leaving the gym, they were still going up to the performers asking them questions. I feel that the students could all relate to the story in one way or another, because at some point in their lives they have been bullied or had to stand up to a bully. I was very impressed that our 3rd graders were so engaged with watching the show. The performers reached all audience members from the 3rd graders to the teachers. Excellent show and something very powerful to see. I would highly recommend this show!”

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Assistant Head

Shipley School

Shipley School

“I must say—this was one of the BEST assemblies we have ever had. The question and answer session at the end was truly magnificent. They had such a breadth of knowledge that they shared with passion with our students.”