Helena’s latest project as stage manager for the upcoming play, African Women Are As Strong As the Baobab Tree.
The play chronicles the life of an African woman as she endures and survives an abusive relationship at hands of her husband. Her resilience is seen through her ability to provide for her family on a meager income and with little to no financial support from her estranged husband.Julia is an African woman and survivor of and now alone is forced to provide for her family, African Women are as Strong as the Baobab Tree is a call to arms to inspire and mobilize women of all cultures. Although an African story, this piece highlights serious women’s issues that are part of a universal struggle for all women.
This unusual drama features the acting prowess of Denise Bennett, Chloe Wilson, Eliane Dos Santos, Kia Cummings, René Muir, Adrea Smith, Debbie-Ann Ecclestton, Gilson Rodrigues, Karen Simpson, Lily Yibrah and Sauro Agostinho. Written and directed by the visionary Sauro Agostinho with scenery by Chris Penna, lighting design byPaphavee Limkul, music by Ruth Mathiang and stagemanagement by Helena Asfaw.
VENUE: Berkeley Street Theatre (Downstairs), 26 Berkeley St, Toronto
DATES: Opens September 22 and running till October 2, 2010. Preview September 21.
EVENING SHOW TIMES: Wednesdays – Saturdays 8pm
MATINEE SHOW TIMES: Saturdays 2pm
TICKETS: $15 – $25. Call 416.368.3110 or www.CanadianStage.com or in person to reserve
INFO: info@BaobabTheatreGroup.com, www.BaobabTheatreGroup.com, 416.302.2191