Overview
Synopsis
The action takes place in 1960s West Africa in a British colony on the eve of it's independence. The people are torn between their traditional ways and the modern world. Kwamina, the chief's son, returns after studying in London. He soon falls in love with the white lady doctor, Eve. Meanwhile, his father still wants him to marry the girl who had been betrothed to Kwamina sine birth, Naii.
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- Book
- Robert Alan Arthur
- Music
- Richard Adler
- Lyrics
- Richard Adler
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1961
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Male |
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Lead |
Male |
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Lead |
Female |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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