It's 1896 in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Jekesai, a young Shona girl, escapes a forced arranged marriage by converting to Christianity and becoming a protÃ(c)gÃ(c) to an African Evangelical. As anti-colonial sentiments spread throughout the native population, Jekesai is forced to choose between her family's traditions and her newfound faith. This Student Edition of Danai Gurira's 2012 play The Convert includes a commentary by Aviva Neff.
Civil war is raging in Liberia. Four young women - members of the rebel army - are struggling to survive. Yet sometimes, the greatest threat comes not from the enemy's guns, but from the brutality of those on your own side.
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