All his life, her father had wanted a son. Therefore even before she was born, she was already a disappointment. My Father was Shot in the Back of the Head is a dark comedy that uses conventions of African storytelling theater to tell an unconventional coming of age story.
All his life, her father had wanted a son. Therefore even before she was born, she was already a disappointment. My Father was Shot in the Back of the Head is a dark comedy that uses conventions of African storytelling theater to tell an unconventional coming of age story.
Inquire About Rights
Recommend
Download
Save to Reading List
My Father was Shot in the Back of the Head
Recommended by
Nabra Nelson:
My Father was Shot in the Back of the Head
by Gloria Majule
“
Compelling, hearbreaking, dark, and funny. There are so many heart-wrenching moments and scenes; the whole play stays with you. It’s a really unique coming of age story, and a super interesting way to tell the story – the theatrical devices would be amazing to see onstage. And the end of EVERY scene is poetic beyond belief. Simply incredibly good storytelling. We need more African stories told in African ways, like this play.
Compelling, hearbreaking, dark, and funny. There are so many heart-wrenching moments and scenes; the whole play stays with you. It’s a really unique coming of age story, and a super interesting way to tell the story – the theatrical devices would be amazing to see onstage. And the end of EVERY scene is poetic beyond belief. Simply incredibly good storytelling. We need more African stories told in African ways, like this play.
