Sojourners

by Mfoniso Udofia

::duty and desire::
Abasiama came to America with high hopes - for her arranged marriage and her future - intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian or American Dream.

::duty and desire::
Abasiama came to America with high hopes - for her arranged marriage and her future - intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian or American Dream.

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  • NIKKITA .: Sojourners

    The language is poetic, the Ibibio is melodious, the characters are complicated and engrossing and the story tugs at heart strings. A good read deserving of its accolades!

    The language is poetic, the Ibibio is melodious, the characters are complicated and engrossing and the story tugs at heart strings. A good read deserving of its accolades!

  • Gina Femia: Sojourners

    A gorgeous play full of unexpected humor and a lot of humanity.

    A gorgeous play full of unexpected humor and a lot of humanity.

  • Jamil Jude: Sojourners

    Dynamic play. Beautiful storytelling. Mfoniso has a keen since of dialogue, both in English and in Ibibio. Great lyrical quality to the work.

    Dynamic play. Beautiful storytelling. Mfoniso has a keen since of dialogue, both in English and in Ibibio. Great lyrical quality to the work.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Lower Depth Reading Series, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization The Hansberry Project, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Arena Players/Parity Fest, Year 2015
  • Type Reading, Organization NNPN National Showcase of New Plays, Year 2014
  • Type Reading, Organization Magic Theatre/ Virgin Play Series, Year 2014
  • Type Workshop, Organization Sundance Theatre Lab, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization Playwrights Realm, Year 2013
  • Type Workshop, Organization The New Black Fest, Year 2012
  • Type Reading, Organization Soul Productions, Year 2011
  • Type Reading, Organization Soul Productions/Hudson Guild Community Center, Year 2011

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization The New York Theatre Workshop, Year 2017
  • Type Professional, Year 2016

Awards

  • A Room of Her Own
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Semi-Finalist
    2014
  • Princess Grace Award
    Semi-Finalist
    2014
  • nuVOICES Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2014
  • Source Festival
    Finalist
    2014
  • Edgerton New Play Award
    Edgerton Foundation: TCG
    2015
  • The List
    The Kilroys
    Honorable Mention
    2014
  • The List
    The Kilroys
    2015