A bold exploration of colonisation and objectification, based on the true story of the 'Hottentot Venus'. Sarah 'Saartjie' Baartman was an indigenous South African woman who - due principally to the large size of her buttocks - was exhibited as a freak-show attraction throughout 19th-century Europe. She became known as the 'Hottentot Venus', and was exploited by the doctor who loved her. -- Publisher
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1996, Public Theater, New York
1998
Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
9780822215677
Realistic
Four lost New Englanders enroll in a six-week-long community centre drama class. When they begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won.
Solo Show
Dennis A. Allen II's monologue very boldly and clearly states the frustrations of everyone who recognizes the injustices done to the black community by poice officers. In solidarity the playwright asks that you raise your hands up during the monologue.
