Overview
Character Name
Miss Saartjie Baartman, later The Venus Hottentot
Show
Gender
Female
Young Adult, Adult
Lead
Mover
Voice
Non-singer
Vocal Range
Time & Place
Victorian England, Africa, Paris
Analysis
Based on the historical Venus Hottentot, Miss Saartjie Baartman (originally known as “The Girl”) is convinced to leave her home in Africa and join The Man in England, where she will dance to earn money and become rich. Unfortunately, her naivete and trusting nature trap her
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