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My Father Was Shot in the Back of the Head
In this dark comedy, a young Tanzanian woman’s pursuit of self collides with her family’s expectations and societal pressures. My Father Was Shot in the Back of the Head uses conventions of African Storytelling Theater to tell a coming of age story that traverses continents and cultures, legacies and languages.
Awards/Honors
American Playwriting Foundation Relentless Award (Finalist), 2024
The Orchard Project Performance Lab (Finalist), 2024
Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference (Finalist), 2024
American Blues Theater Blue Ink Award (Semifinalist), 2024
Seven Devils Playwrights Conference (Finalist), 2023
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