Sojourners

Playwright: Mfoniso Udofia

Rights: Dramatists

Cast Size: 2m, 2w

Synopsis: 

SOJOURNERS is Part One of the Ufot Cycle, Udofia’s sweeping, nine-part saga which chronicles the triumphs and losses of Abasiama Ufot, a Nigerian immigrant, and her family. Abasiama came to America with high hopes for her arranged marriage and her future, intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian or American Dream.

Ratings:

Language: 16+

Adult Content: 13+

Violence: 13+

Pay attention to: Nigerian names and Ibibio language are crucial to telling this story. Stage directions are part of the story, not simply suggestions. 

Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.

Production Notes:  A character is 8 months pregnant. All the curse words are spoken by one female character. Violence is a character destroying a room at the end of the first act.