Powerful Drama Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier
Greenway Court Theatre (544 North Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036)
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Goldstar Member Reviews
David Stolls
One of the best performed dramas I have seen in a long, long time. ALL the players were so convincing and, of course the theme is unforgettable with a message to the world to "never forget".Written on Oct 08 2007
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DublinGirl
I loved the small theatre it was in. I would recommend that you check out this play as it opens your eyes to what went on and what is going on in Uganda.Written on Sep 17 2007
** And they have free parking (an even bigger bonus).
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brittany drury
It was great to see that people are trying to educate L.A. regarding the issues of Uganda.Written on Oct 22 2007
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I think I went with high hopes. So, I was a bit dissapointed. The story and production was wonderful but the acting sometimes lacked continuity. The women who played the mother and grandmother were great but it would have been nice to have an actual Arab play the part of an "Arab" arms dealer. We (our row)were rather confused as to weither he was British, Irish, or Italian.Written on Oct 22 2007
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More Information About Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier
Description
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
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