Powerful Drama Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier
Greenway Court Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
The world premiere production of Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier is a fictional rendering of the all-too-real ordeal of Uganda's child soldiers. The play tells the story of Mary, who as a young Acholi girl was stolen from her home in northern Uganda and forced to fight as a soldier of the Lord's Resistance Army.
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A tale of family forgiveness, the story of Butterflies of Uganda unfolds as teenager Mercy finally learns the truth about her mother Mary's tragic past and the details of her own conception. Kidnapped along with her brother and father, then forced to kill her father, Mary managed to escape after being raped by an influential officer, only to discover she was pregnant. Following an attempt at suicide, she decided to live and raise her child, Mercy. Details aren't revealed until history threatens to repeat itself and Mary finds the courage to protect her daughter from a similar fate. The catharsis of dealing with her personal demons brings Mary a sense of peace and Mercy an understanding of the influences that forced her mother and grandmother to take the actions they did.
Performed by an entirely African American, Nigerian and Ugandan cast, this amazing script interweaves a complex, strained mother-daughter relationship throughout a heart-wrenching portrayal of the plight of the child soldier. The narrative was developed through thorough investigation of controversial subjects and involved consultation with former child soldiers and input and commentary of Ugandan nationals living in the U.S. and abroad. It aggressively tackles such taboo realities as the atrocities of war, including the central and disturbing topic of children used as soldiers in conflict.
Written by Darin Dahms and Soenke C. Weiss
Under the artistic direction of Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz
Directed by Darin Dahms
Made possible through the generous support of ECHO Humanitarian Aid Office, World Vision and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Greenway Arts Alliance
The dual mission of GREENWAY Arts Alliance is to entertain and inform - to expand cultural awareness, and enrich people of all ages and backgrounds, by creating a bridge between the artistic and educational communities.
