‘ILove to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story’ debuts

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September 5, 2016

Rutha Harris, whose life is depicted in “I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story,” makes an on-stage appearance during the closing act. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

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The play based on the life of Civil Rights pioneer abd Freedom Singer Rutha Harris makes its debut at the Albany Municipal Auditiorium.

“I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story” chronicles significant moments in Harris’ life, including when Harris taught a man how to read and write. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

“I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story” chronicles significant moments in Harris’ life, including the protest scene depicted here. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

An emotional Rutha Harris receives flowers from writer Jeronn Russell after performing a song in the stage play based on her life. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, right, presents Rutha Harris with a plaque of appreciation for her dedication to the Albany Civil Rights Movement. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Albany mayor Dorothy Hubbard, right, shares an anecdote about Rutha Harris at a reception at the Albany Civil Rights Museum. (Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

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“I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story” chronicled significant moments in Harris’ life including the protest scene depicted here. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

“I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story” chronicled significant moments in Harris’ life including when Harris began working with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee(SNCC). (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

The ensemble cast from Washington D.C. was used to portray Rutha Harris’ life. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Rutha Harris made an on-stage appearance during the closing act of “I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story.” (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Rutha Harris joins the cast at the end of “I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story.” (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

The audience reacts at the end of “I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story.” (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

The crowd gave a standing ovation at the conclusion of “I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story.” (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Rutha Harris’ sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta present her with a gift a the end of the play. (Staff photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

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‘ILove to Sing: The Rutha Harris Story’ debuts

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