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From left, Daralynn Jay (Asa) and Marisha Hamilton (Eyere). Photo by Vincent Nwachukwa

The Flycatcher's Identity

by Chudi Uwazurike

Produced by Fabian Burrell

Grand Theater @ Producers’ Club
358 West 44th Street, New York City with the official
From Thursday, Oct. 15 - Oct 28
The story of a culture with old traditions colliding with the new realities is highlighted by the use of several sub plots unfolding in a cleverly told story.  Each of the sub plots reveals a different aspect of the culture emerging in modern day Nigeria, subtle betrayals and new alliances emerge as the play unfolds.  A child  resulting from a love affair in New York between a Nigerian student and a New Yorker is the impetus required to move the play forward.


Fear of reprisals for being truthful , crop up from time to time in some of the characters.

Giving outstanding performances were Ibra played by Stacey Dotson and Uncle Hama played by James Lee.  James Lee revealed the acting style "less is more".  Stacey Dotson gave an edgy performance leading with facial expressions followed by a forceful delivery. During the party scene she exhibited mastery of African dancing.

The play is ripe with subtle humor.  The surprise revelations, not a surprise to the audience , were hidden from the main characters until the appropriate time.  The main characters peaked at the appropriate times, each building in a way indicating a masterful director. The stage movements and blocking were never forced but flowed naturally.  A story teller appearing from time to time advances the story line.   THE SYMBOLIC CLEARING UP OF THE INFESTATION OF FLIES PARALLELED THE CLEARING UP OF THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING SEVERAL OF THE CHARACTERS.

All in all a worthy and deserving original piece of work. 

A wonderful  Off Broadway play for those who  enjoy live theater and want to experience information about the Nigerian culture.


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Dr. Michael Giammatteo
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