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| + | The play problematises interactions between black and white citizens by exploring multiracialism from an Africanist perspective. The play’s theme suggests that the shift in the socio-political terrain from exclusive political power by whites and increasing political assertiveness by blacks, could only lead to “problems” in everyday social interaction. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| + | 1986: Presented at [[Funda Arts Centre]]. In the cast were [[Pinky Morule]], [[Leslie Lesenyane]], [[Irene Komane]], [[Hanna Moroeng]], [[Gomotsegang Moagi]] and [[Israel Mokone]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis. | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 27 January 2024
Crisis of Conscience is a play by Walter Chakela (?-)
Contents
The original text
The play problematises interactions between black and white citizens by exploring multiracialism from an Africanist perspective. The play’s theme suggests that the shift in the socio-political terrain from exclusive political power by whites and increasing political assertiveness by blacks, could only lead to “problems” in everyday social interaction.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1986: Presented at Funda Arts Centre. In the cast were Pinky Morule, Leslie Lesenyane, Irene Komane, Hanna Moroeng, Gomotsegang Moagi and Israel Mokone.
Sources
Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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