Esther’s Revenge, written and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, and produced by Tope Sanni for PawStudios Africa, is an experiential play inspired by true life events of Esther who was reported to have murdered her white lover in 1953. The sentence is death by hanging. This participatory play as devised, explores themes around race, colonization, sexual abuse, violence against women, and political and social injustice. Esther takes us on a journey through time into the events leading up to the death of Mark. The jury, consisting of audience members, is given the responsibility to vote in favour or against a stay of execution. Winner of SoHo Playhouse’s Brighton Prize, the play stars Bolanle Temitope Stephen-Atitebi and Kenneth Uphopho.
Organizer
SoHo Playhouse in NYCVenue
SoHo Playhouse in NYC
Category
Immersive TheatreTag
ParticipatoryStart date
January 6th, 2024
End date
January 19th, 2024
Audience Role
The jury, consisting of audience members, is given the responsibility to vote in favour or against a stay of execution.
Ages: 16 +
Themes include sexual abuse and violence against women.
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