Sankofa

I went to see Sankofa over the weekend, mainly because of Kalanzi, a fellow CAP student who was in the play.  The play itself is about Black History, and it took place on the last days of February, which is Black History Month.

The play revolved around a central theme of school, where the students were learning about Black History. One by one, the students would share what being black meant to them, either by poem, song, or speech. Some of the actors posed as famous civil rights activists, such as Malcolm X and John F. Kennedy.

 

They play seemed well produced and, although it was a collection of smaller pieces, it was well connected.

There were many talented actors involved, and not all of them were African American. There were several people of other ethnic backgrounds involved, which made it seem like a more accepting community where all cultures accept each other rather than a "black power" event.

At the end of the play, the cast came out and received a standing ovation, and they used that opportunity to thank all of the teachers and students who were involved in the play behind the scenes. After that, the cast invited anyone who wanted to join onto the stage for a huge dance party.

Overall, I'm glad i went to the play because it was a lot of fun, really well produced, and educational. I hope to attend next year's Sankofa, and i hope it will be even better!