Sojourners
Abasiama came to America with high hopes—for her arranged marriage and for her future—intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian and the American dream
Cast Requirements
2 women and 2 men
Honors
2015
Second Annual Kilroy List: Udofia’s play, Sojourners, was nominated as one of the top 7% of plays written by women.
Edgerton New Play Award
Publisher
(upcoming) Dramatists Play Service
Production and Development History
PRODUCTIONS
New York Theatre Workshop (Spring 2017) dir. Ed
Iskandar
Magic Theatre(Spring 2016) dir. Ryan Purcell
Playwrights Realm (Winter 2016) dir. Ed Iskandar
DEVELOPMENT
NNPN Showcase in Sarasota, Fl (2014), dir. Ryan Purcell
Magic Theatre’s Virgin Play Series (2014), dir. Ryan Purcell
2013
Sundance Theater Lab, dir. Jo Bonney
2012-13
Playwrights Realm Writing Fellow/INKED Reading series (2013), dir. Victor Maog