African Stew
Lisa B. Thompson’s uproarious world-premiere comedy…
When an African American woman and a Nigerian man announce their engagement after a swift courtship, their families gather for dinner in Oakland — and what begins as a celebration soon simmers with tension. A satirical new comedy by nationally acclaimed playwright Lisa B. Thompson, African Stew asks what it truly takes to build a family across class, culture, and generations.
What begins as celebration soon simmers with questions of love, class, culture, identity and the Black Diaspora. Directed by Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe.
Performance schedule: Sept. 10–12 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.; Sept. 17–18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.; Sept. 24–25 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.
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