Photo Flash: American Repertory Theater presents HEAR WORD! Najia Woman Talk True

HEAR WORD! Najia Woman Talk True plays now through February 11, 2018. Tickets begin at $25 and are now on sale by phone at617.547.8300, in person at the Loeb Drama Center Ticket Services (64 Brattle Street) or online at americanrepertorytheater.org.

Featuring a cast of leading Nigerian actresses (Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Ufuoma McDermott, Elvina Ibru, Omonor, Zara Udofia-Ejoh, Rita Edward, Debbie Ohiri, and Odenike, as well as drummers Emeka Christian Anokwuru, Frank Ebisidor Asiyai, and Blessing Akpofure Idireri), HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True is inspired by multi-generational stories of inequality and transformation.

Staged by director Ifeoma Fafunwa, the show grapples with the issues affecting the lives of women across Nigeria, and the factors that limit their potential for independence, leadership, and meaningful contribution in society. Combining song and dance with intimate portraits of resilience and resistance, the show celebrates the women who have broken the culture of silence, challenged the status quo, and moved beyond barriers to achieve solutions. The critically-acclaimed production of HEAR WORD! returns to the A.R.T. after its US premiere in a limited run last season.

HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Omonor in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Taiwo Ajai-Lycette in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Omonor in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Debbie Ohiri in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

The band of HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

The cast of HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Odenike in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Omonor in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography

Elvina Ibru and Joke Silva in HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True. Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography