Break The Stage
by Erik V Wolter
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Pub Date Aug 14 2017 | Archive Date Sep 30 2017
Description
Break the Stage tells the story of Tia Lewis, a troubled teen at an urban Florida high school, who struggles to win her father's approval and the respect of her step team, only to discover she must confront her own faults before she can lead the team to the Nationals. Tia's journey of self-discovery includes an ensemble cast of multi-racial high school students, each with their own personal issues, who clash with Tia's style and her inability to deal with the death of her mother and her father's unrealistic expectations.
Slavery in America created the legacy for stepping. Denied the freedom to communicate, against the rules of their owners, slaves clapped their hands, stomped their feet, and uttered sounds to preserve their culture. But for Tia, as a black girl and supposedly free today, she couldn't help but wonder if slaves back then didn't want more than just being legally free.
"Being free won't guarantee people will respect you. Being free doesn't mean people will respect your dream of what you want in life... what you want to be. Where does that come from? How do you get anyone to listen?"
Therein lies the message of Break the Stage and Tia's story. Freedom is more than a legal status. Freedom means the chance, the ability, and the means to pursue our dreams.
About the Author: Author Erik V Wolter, screenwriter, and former high school teacher in Florida lives with his wife, Nancy and their two dogs in Boulder, Colorado.
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Keywords: Drama, Teen, Step-Dance, Inspirational, Romance, Urban, Team, High School, Homeless, Slavery
A Note From the Publisher
Keywords: Drama, Teen, Step-Dance, Inspirational, Romance, Urban, Team, High School, Homeless, Slavery
Advance Praise
Awesome, heartfelt story. Your heart aches for these kids, trying to grow up with such difficult circumstances surrounding them. You're rooting for them all the way. Can't wait for the movie to see all of the incredible dancing that'll be performed. ~RD
Wonderful story! I loved it! ~KO
Despite the myriad of personal, social, economic, and educational obstacles endured by this eclectic cast of teenage character roles, this endearing story will have you cheering front stage for them all - as they dig deep in their hearts and souls to earn as well as find respect for themselves, each other, their families, their teachers, and more importantly, their community. As each riveting scene unfolds, you will be ultimately rooting for this set of persistent, young, but ever so talented diverse dancers to evolve into the most inspiring human beings possible on stage as well as off stage. This story certainly will give you a newfound love for dance, music, and life itself! ~LL
Marketing Plan
Break The Stage is in post-production for on-screen.
Break The Stage is in post-production for on-screen.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781622876815 |
| PRICE | $8.99 (USD) |
