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 by Mfoniso Udofia
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    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 by Mfoniso Udofia
    “

    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 by Mfoniso Udofia
    “

    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

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

Production History

  • Professional, The New York Theatre Workshop, 2017
  • Professional, 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