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Go Behind the Scenes of Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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On Saturday, May 28th, Cherrye J. Davis took over NYCCT's Instagram and gave us a behind the scenes look at Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings! Watch the videos today!
Creative Clubhouse KIDS

Pre-Show Ritual

Cherrye J. Davis plays Maya in the show, and here she lets us in on a special pre-show ritual she has!

Set Tour

Get a behind the scenes look at the set of Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings with star Cherrye J. Davis

Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Learn more about NYCCT’s production of Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings!

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