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Drama Canadian

Shakespeare's Nigga

by (author) Joseph Jomo Pierre

Publisher
Playwrights Canada Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2013
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781770911413
    Publish Date
    Jun 2013
    List Price
    $16.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781770911437
    Publish Date
    Jun 2013
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

Shakespeare holds the fate of several black slaves in his hands. Among them are the rebellious Aaron and the obedient Othello, who each have complicated relationships with Shakespeare's daughter, Judith. But a vital secret remains hidden that could untangle complex familial ties and change the course of their history.

About the author

Trinidadian born. Scarborough raised.  Joseph is a York University graduate with a BFA in acting. His first works were independently produced projects. Born Ready and Pusha-Man marked his mainstream introduction to the Toronto theatre scene. His goal as a writer has always been to inject the life experiences and culture around him into his work. To reflect the images and struggles of a people that rarely see themselves on stage, yet whose stories are as valued as any other.

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Awards

  • Short-listed, Governor General's Literary Award for Drama

Editorial Reviews

"…the play's characters are always passionate, almost operatic in their feelings; the script often has the heat of a blowtorch." —NOW Magazine