Theater Latte Da: Steerage Song June 2, 2011

Theater Latte Da presents the World Premiere of 'Steerage Song,' by Peter Rothstein and Dan Chouinard. Presented in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio. Ellis Island was the gateway to America- a land of opportunity for some, a land of exclusion for others. 5,000 immigrants a day passed through this "Island of Hope, Island of Tears." Packed into the steerage of steamships, they left Europe's shores with few possessions but a wealth of hope, promise and music. 'Steerage Song' is a musical kaleidoscope of their journey to America. Peter Rothstein and Dan Chouinard have woven together a rich tapestry of immigrant songs, patriotic tunes, and melodies of Tin Pan Alley, a tribute to voices that created a new sound of America.