By Annemarie Donkin
Beautifully directed by Kristina Lloyd, the historical epic recounts 50 years in the life of Cherokee leader Major Ridge, who is primarily known for signing the Treaty of New Echota in 1835 that led to the tragic “Trail of Tears.”
In fact, it is a great way to introduce kids to some incredible, relevant yet tragic episodes in American history.
Shulman added the play could not have been done without the contributions of many people including Hanay Geiogamah of the University of California at Los Angeles Department of Theater who was once head of the school’s Indian Studies Department.
Below: "From left, Cynthia Bryant, Joseph Runningfox as Major Ridge and Ayanery Reyes in Not One More Foot of Land, at the Secret Rose Theater in North Hollywood."