One of the many plays written and produced by Shadrock Porter (Shadrock), “The Shadow of the Slaves”, is a very popular black historical dramatic play which has been sold out numerous times, locally in Toronto.
This theatrical masterpiece captures the plight of six runaway slaves and an abolitionist Quaker, who helps them along their way through the Underground Railroad. Their hardships and misfortunes are met with both tears and gladness as they travel to Canada.
Check out the youTube link above for live clips of this drama: “Vision TV interviews Shadrock Porter play-write for Shadow of the slaves”