CAROLYN HARTVIGSEN | Actress – Teacher – Creative

My Dead: An Immigrant’s Story is genealogy at its finest…genealogy that’s brought to life!

Running just under an hour and needing minimal light and sound support, My Dead: An Immigrant’s Story is a one actor play telling the story of a woman who finds direction and purpose in life through uncovering the stories of her ancestors…real men and woman with the courage to face life, no matter what was thrown at them.

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Originally developed at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), My Dead: An Immigrant’s Story has been performed in London and Oxford (UK), Northern Utah (USA), and Norway. It is the perfect play for genealogy enthusiasts…or for those with a secret wish to know more about their ancestors.

Performances can be coupled with workshops on family history or sharing oral histories.