The Convert

By Danai Gurira

Directed by Emily Mann

Originally produced at McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton, NJ.

January 13, 2012 through February 12, 2012

About the Premiere Production: It’s 1895 in the region that would become Zimbabwe. Jekesai, a young village girl, escapes a forced marriage by becoming the newest convert of a well-meaning black catechist for the Catholic Church. When a civil uprising against colonial white rule disrupts their lessons, the girl and her teacher must find their place in a new world order that threatens their heritage, history, and faith. Prodigiously talented playwright Danai Gurira (Eclipsed and In the Continuum) has written an unflinching, startling, and compelling new play, filled with humor and compassion.

Director: Emily Mann

Set Design: Daniel Ostling

Lighting Design: Lap Chi Chu

Sound Design: Darron L West

Costume Design: Paul Tazewell

Dialect Coach: Beth McGuire

Subsequent Productions: Produced in association with Center Theatre Group and the Goodman Theatre

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"The Convert" by Danai Gurira