Celebrating Black History!
Produced by
Express Children’s Theatre

This is a non-ticketed performance – no tickets are necessary, no reservations can be made. As a courtesy to Miller, we’d appreciate it if you’d fill out the school group attendance form here.

This performance will not be livestreamed.

Live music, dance and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today.

This show presents the unique role African Americans play in American history including leaders, scientists, artists, athletes, inventors and visionaries such as Queen Nefertiti, Henry “Box” Brown, Geroge Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Simone Biles, Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Barack Obama and Vice-President Kamala Harris and others.

A rousing celebration for all ages and backgrounds, featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates. Performers include a back-up singer for Whitney Houston and a Broadway World nominee. And kids can take photos with the cast after the show!

The mission of Express Children’s Theatre is to create and perform professional, culturally diverse performing arts and education to Greater Houston’s children and families.
Since 1991, they have been touring original performances to schools, daycare centers, hospitals, museums, houses of worship, private homes and theatres throughout South Texas and beyond.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!

School groups can learn more about visiting Miller here.

Photos are being taken at this event and may appear in Miller Outdoor Theatre’s print or digital communications or marketing materials. By attending this event, you hereby authorize MTAB to use your photograph in any and all use related to the educational mission of MOT without compensation.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Thursday, June 19, 2025
11:00 am (1h)