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In a classroom in a small Eastern Cape Karoo town in South Africa in 1984, Mr. M, an idealistic teacher, seeks to provide a future for his gifted student Thami by forming a debate team with Isabel, a spirited student from the local white school. But outside the classroom Mr. M’s hopes for Thami are challenged by their generational divide and increasing political unrest.

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Performances ended on Jun. 17, 2012.

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About My Children! My Africa! on Broadway

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Previews: May 1, 2012 • Opening: May 24, 2012 • Closing: Jun 17, 2012
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Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10019
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Assisted listening devices for each theater per ADA requirements. Devices can be found in the central lobby prior to every performance.
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Wheelchair Access
Fully wheelchair accessible.
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What Is the Story of My Children! My Africa!?
Set in 1984, My Children! My Africa! is the story of Mr. M, an impassioned teacher at a black school in South Africa. Mr. M seeks a better life for his most promising student, Thami, by providing extra opportunities. When Mr. M forms a debate team with Thami and Isabel, an eager and competitive student from the nearby white school, Thami finds his passion and voice. Soon, the young man becomes less focused on his studies and more involved with political unrest in the community, creating a generational rift between Thami and his teacher. As Mr. M tries to convince Thami that words, not violence, are the answer to South Africa’s problems, Thami must decide whether to follow Mr. M’s advice or take to the streets to advocate for an end to apartheid.

Reviews

critics reviews Critics’ Reviews (3)
A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
New York Daily News

"Between Athol Fugard’s potent script and the cast that brings it vividly to life, Signature’s new production of “My Children! My Africa!” packs a one-two wallop. It deserves both of those exclamation points."

New York Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

The New York Times

"[The] actors give a visceral life to sustained poetic notions that find the human inconsistency and inexorability in Mr. Fugard’s careful images. "

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

Bloomberg Businessweek

"Best of all is Stephen Tyrone Williams as Thami, breathing truth into a gentle soul set ablaze by the poverty, starvation and humiliation all around him."

Bloomberg Businessweek

Jeremy Gerard

Cast & Creative

Cast

James A. Williams
Mr. M
Stephen Tyrone Williams
Thami
Allison Gallerani
Isabel

Creative

Written by
Athol Fugard
Music
Bobby McFerrin
Set Designer
Neil Patel
Costume Designer
Karen Perry
Lighting Designer
Marcus Doshi
Sound Designer
Rob Kaplowitz
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