Possessed (or, "The Crazy African Girl" Play)

When Furaha returns home to Tanzania on medical leave from grad school in the US, she’s thrilled to be reunited with her big brother Angaza. Unfortunately for her, Angaza believes that her chronic depression is, in fact, a demon possession. But it’s okay! Angaza has a plan—one that has them undertaking the road trip of a lifetime from Dar Es Salaam to Singida.

When Furaha returns home to Tanzania on medical leave from grad school in the US, she’s thrilled to be reunited with her big brother Angaza. Unfortunately for her, Angaza believes that her chronic depression is, in fact, a demon possession. But it’s okay! Angaza has a plan—one that has them undertaking the road trip of a lifetime from Dar Es Salaam to Singida.

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Possessed (or, "The Crazy African Girl" Play)

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Vassar's Powerhouse Theater, Year 2024

Awards

  • Lamoise New Works Festival
    Moxie Theatre
    Finalist
    2026
  • Unplugged
    Playwrights Horizons
    Finalist
    2025
  • New Play Festival
    Ojai Playwrights Conference
    Semi-Finalist
    2025