A true story of three slaves who overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to gain a life of freedom. Wiley becomes Henry “Box” Brown, a black slave who sees no alternative but to mail himself to freedom in a small crate. Brown’s life unfolds like a Mark Twain adventure, perilous and somber at times while humorous and heroic throughout. Audience members join Wiley on stage, quickly becoming characters helping propel the historic action.

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