Muzungu Comes To 4th Street Theater 10/14-30
By: Gabrielle Sierra Sep. 08, 2011
Co-Op Theatre East (COTE) and Mixed Phoenix Theatre Group (MPTG) are embarking on the debut of Muzungu, a new full-length work from emerging playwright David Myers, directed by COTE Co-Artistic Director Robert A. K. Gonyo and featuring MPTG Co-Artistic Director Ryan Victor Pierce alongside Nneoma Nkuku (Law and Order: SVU, Boardwalk Empire). Muzungu will be produced at the 4th Street Theatre from October 14th through October 30th, 2011.
Traveling to post-genocide Rwanda with the idea that he can make a difference, Matthew, an American aid worker, finds himself confronted by Mattie, a local masseuse. And while the play explores the unexpected consequences of lending a helping hand, it also reveals something of Mattie's desire to escape her life of scrutiny.Operating from the perspective of the American Matthew (who Rwandans term a "Muzungu"), this play questions the global American identity and how it affects the ability to "help" other countries. "From the moment I read it, this is a play I've wanted to see onstage," says Robert A. K. Gonyo. "David's writing is superb, and both Nneoma and Ryan brilliantly bring his words to life. The production gets more exciting to me with every discussion I have with our team - I can't wait to share this show with everyone."Co-Op Theatre East and Mixed Phoenix Theatre Group Present:
Muzungu
Written by David Myers
Directed by Robert A. K. Gonyo
Starring Ryan Victor Pierce* and Nneoma Nkuku*
(*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association)
October 14-30, 2011
Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm
The 4th Street Theatre
83 E. 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 (between Bowery and 2nd Ave)
Tickets: $18 General Admission
Tickets available through SmartTix
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