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Historical April–May 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Performing Arts Department at Washington University will close their 2007/2008 season with a production of The Lion and the Jewel by Nigerian playwright and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka. Soyinka wrote several light-hearted plays that examine political ideas about colonization, culture, and gender roles…. and often makes fun of Westernized school teachers. Lukunle, the teacher, tries to woo Sidi, the Jewel, by belittling her and trying to convince her to adhere to modern ways. Meanwhile, Baroka, the tribe’s chief, decides that Sidi would make an excellent addition to his already large collection of wives.
In a carnival of dance and song, Sidi must find her destiny somewhere between the old and the new, between the modern and the traditional in this comedy of the human condition.
The Lion and the Jewel will be directed by Ron Himes, the founder and Producing Director of The Black Repertory. Performances of The Lion and the Jewel will be performed in the Edison Theater Apr 18, 19, 25 & 26 @ 8 pm, and Apr 20 & 27 @ 2 pm. Admission is $15 for adults and $9 for students and senior citizens.
To order tickets call the Edison Theater box office at (314) 935-6543. Mention this article and receive one ticket half price with the purchase of one full price ticket.
Original photograph caption
Original production image from The Lion and the Jewel. Performers and photographer not identified in caption.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2008.
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Original source: SD_Times2008_04.pdf, printed page(s) 9; PDF page(s) 9.
