The Copper Children

Based on the true history of orphan trains that transported immigrant children mostly Irish to homes in the West this worldpremiere play explores the events that led to the sensational and nowforgotten Trial of the Century custody case that stirred the nation into a frenzied debate about children law race class and religion Directed by Shariffa Ali The Copper Children takes a sharp look at the collision of good intentions and despicable behavior blending humor tragedy joy and unsentimental social commentary