A HIP-HOP MUSICAL ABOUT PETER SPENCER
A HIP-HOP MUSICAL ABOUT PETER SPENCER
Big Quarterly ignites the stage with hip-hop, gospel, and dance, revealing the untold story of Peter Spencer. Once enslaved, he rose to found the nation’s first Black church and the Big Quarterly freedom festival, a haven for the Underground Railroad. Against all odds, facing outer powers and inner demons, Spencer changed American history. Big Quarterly brings his revolution to life.
12 Actors (flexible) / 1 Act / 1:30 Run time

BerkleeNYC Showcase of New Musicals, June 10, 2024
Performed live at PowerStation, New York, NY
Director: Lee Summers Director
Music Director: Jacinth Greywoode
Cast: Erin Lamar, Kayla Coleman, & Jeffrey Eugene Johnson
New York Theater Barn Choreography Lab, April 6, 2025
Open Jar Studios, New York, NY
Choreography: Jōvan Dansberry
Associate Choreographer: Arianne Meneses
Cast: Anthony Chatmon II, DeMarius R. Copes, Maurice Ivy, Andre Malcolm, Voltaire Wade-Green, Ricardo A. Zayas
Big Quarterly is seeking:
Development partners
Theaters for workshop & initial production
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