Boston Center for the Arts - Plaza Theatre (Boston, MA)
Seizing the opportunity to do research for his new book, Jack Exley uproots his family and moves to Rwanda in early 1994. As Jack, his wife and his teenage son encounter foreign culture and eye opening politics, they each find their own brand of trouble. Realizing that in this place no one is exactly what they seem, his family begins to unearth unexpected truths about this tiny, troubled nation...and about themselves. From award-winning playwright J.T. Rogers (Madagascar, White People).
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We really enjoyed this play, the actors were very good and as usual left us in deep conversation about the actual events that occured in Ruwana. If you don't know the background about the issues in Ruwanda, probably a good idea to read up on it before the play just so you don't feel too lost. 4 of us went, 3 knew the background, the 4th person caught on and actually plans to go watch Hotel Ruwanda since everyone else talked so much about it. Another thought provoking play.
Riviting performances. Interesting subject manner, Highly recommend.
The play is a difficult topic to tackle, especially theatrically. I thought they did a good job. Though, I thought the lead actors, husband and wife, left something to be desired.
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Company One presents the Boston premiere of The Overwhelming, an exotic thriller from award-winning playwright J.T. Rogers (Madagascar, White People). Seizing the opportunity to do research for his new book, Jack Exley uproots his family and moves to Rwanda in early 1994. As Jack, his wife and his teenage son encounter foreign culture and eye opening politics, they each find their own brand of trouble. Realizing that in this place no one is exactly what they seem, his family begins to unearth unexpected truths about this tiny, troubled nation...and about themselves. Directed by Shawn LaCount.
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at Boston Center for the Arts - Plaza Theatre
on January 15, 16th, and 11 more dates