Stars with Exit Wounds

“We were asked to keep the peace, I kept the pieces.”

Written by Walter Sitati

Directed by Valentina Fratti

Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022, 3:00 PM EST

Language: English

Hashtag: #Cimientos2022

Location: IATI Theater (64 E. 4th St., NYC 10003)

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Synopsis

In this socio-political tragicomedy, Odhiambo lives in a wheelchair with a bullet in his head. He has kept the faith that the government will compensate him for the pains the post-election violence caused him. When he learns that his would-be-daughter-in-law has terribly lied about the parentage of her daughter, and his son is being released from prison on the same day, he determines to do the only thing he is afraid to do: confront the legacy of a terrible past.

About the Playwright

Walter Sitati’s love for stories is deeply rooted in his family tradition. His mother is a gifted storyteller and singer, and she filled his childhood world with amazing characters who employed wit and demonstrated extraordinary strength in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. He was forever filled with a sense of awe and wonder about the possibilities of stories, the worlds they create, and the characters who inhabit them. This wonder and power of stories is what influences his style and tone in writing. He looks at stories as entertaining, first and foremost. Consequently, all his works lean heavily on humor in all its shades, and are equal parts relatable and emotionally engaging. He also believes stories have to say something about what it means to be human in an imperfect world, and how to find a way to contribute meaningfully while in it.

Cast

Sean Phillips

Franz Jones*

Nambi E. Kelley*

Danie Steel

Adesola Osakalumi*

* Members of the Actors Equity Association