My Children! My Africa!

My Children! My Africa!

My Children! My Africa!

My Children! My Africa!

Overview

The great South African playwright confronts the tragedy of apartheid in his native land in this compelling tale about the efforts of a humble and humane Black teacher in a segregated township to persuade just one young person that education, not violence, is the answer to South Africa’s problems.

Details

  • Time Period: 1980s
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s)
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Athol Fugard

Athol Fugard (June 11, 1932 – March 8, 2025) started working in the theatre as a playwright, director and actor in the late 1950s in apartheid-era South Africa. He is the author of over 30 plays that have been staged in South Africa, USA (regionally and on Broadway) and acros ...

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