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K-Gar Ollie (Namir Smallwood), A.I. Josh (André Samples) and T-Mac Sam (Samuel Roberson, Jr.) discover, for the first time, modern conveniences like refrigerators and Cheetos in their Fargo apartment in the world premiere of The Lost Boys of Sudan at The Children's Theatre Company. Photo by Rob Levine.
Title
The Lost Boys of Sudan

Creators
Lonnie Carter, playwright

Details
129 pgs. 5 female, 16 male +ensemble
Doubling is possible
Audience Recommendation: 15+

Synopsis

A.I. Josh, T-Mac Sam and K-Gar Ollie all meet in the worst way: fleeing the horrors of war. And as they team up on a perilous journey to a refugee camp, they exchange heroic survival stories, song and even laughter. Thus begins an extraordinary passage that eventually takes three boys of the Dinka tribe to, of all places - Fargo, ND. Where encountering drought, crocodiles and guerrillas is replaced with malls, video games and Skittles. If you can't imagine being a continent, a culture and a language away from home, join three boys who couldn't either - at first.

“Carter’s play builds layer upon layer of meaning through evocative language, humor and telling details that create a world that is simultaneously dreamlike and concrete.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune


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