HEAR WORD!

Date: 

Friday, April 15, 2016, 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Dance Center
HEAR WORD! is a powerful piece of performance art that combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories of inequality and transformation; delivered by some of Nigeria’s most internationally renowned actresses. The stories are based on real issues affecting the lives of women across Nigeria and examine factors that limit their potential for independence, leadership and meaningful societal contribution. The show not only gives a voice to these often silenced women, it also provides viewers with insight into their unique and universal challenges.IMG_5190Tackling topics such as female genital mutilation, child marriages and infertility as well as more universal challenges like child sexual abuse, gender-based violence and trafficking, HEAR WORD! bravely serves up the cultural and societal norms that oppress and limit the potential for women and the girl child. It demands that African women break the culture of silence, challenge the status quo, move beyond barriers and create solutions.HEAR WORD! is directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa and produced by iOpenEye Ltd; and stars some of Nollywood’s greats: Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor, Elvina Ibru, Ufuoma McDermott, Zara Udofia, Rita Edward, Debbie Ohiri and Odenike.

This production is cosponsored by the American Repertory Theater, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Theater, Dance & Media, Division of Social Science, Mahindra Humanities Center, Harvard Law School, Harvard University Committee on the Arts, and the Office for the Arts at Harvard Dance Program.

Tickets from $25 are now on sale by phone at 617.547.8300, in person at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, or online at americanrepertorytheater.org.