Higher Ground
The Higher Ground Theater project uses oral histories to create a narrative about a specific issue or issues in Harlan County. Music and visual art compliment the narrative told by a group of 40 to 80 actors of all ages, from different regions of the county, and from all walks of life. The Higher Ground group has been fortunate to work with a variety of artists including professional directors, writers, choreographers, set designers, lighting designers, and stage managers. We are currently working on our 11th production. We are always open to new collaborations with writers, actors, artist, light, stage, directors, and musicians.
Feel free to use the contact info below if you are interested in being involved in Higher Ground in any capacity!
Feel free to use the contact info below if you are interested in being involved in Higher Ground in any capacity!
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"Generosity comes in all forms. It may be as simple as a smile, a ‘hello’ ‘good morning’ or ‘how are you doing’ A lot of people have lost that touch of generosity. I know this old man and woman always grew rhubarb. They aren’t able to do that anymore, the ground moles got what they had, so every year I make sure that when I pull the first pullings of rhubarb off, I take it to them. Good will toward your fellow man and woman both, is very important because it shows your character. And your heritage. " -Perky in "Needlework: HG 7"
Love this story or have a similar story with this theme? Help us gather more through our listening project for the new play by being interviewed/interviewing others! Contact us to find out more! |
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who we are...
Higher Ground is a community arts organization based in Harlan County, Kentucky. Higher Ground has worked with community members and visiting artists to create photography exhibits, tile mosaics, and plays. Each of these projects rely heavily on oral histories collected by Harlan Countians and about Harlan Countians. Higher Ground is a project of the Appalachian Program at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College.
In addition to Higher Ground, our office is also home to several other cultural and revitalization projects. For more information on these projects,
please visit our PROJECTS page.
In addition to Higher Ground, our office is also home to several other cultural and revitalization projects. For more information on these projects,
please visit our PROJECTS page.
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Project staff...Kate Handzlik
Higher Ground- Creative Director, Theatre Robert Gipe Higher Ground- Founding Producer Alexia Ault Mountain Training Network- Project Director |
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Black and white photographs courtesy of Maranda DeBusk, lighting designer for Find a Way.