In war-torn Congo, Mama Nadi keeps the peace between customers on both sides of the civil war by serving everything from cold beers to warm beds. This shrewd matriarch both protects and profits from the women whose bodies have become battlegrounds “ruined” by the brutality of government soldiers and more...
Awards and Nominations
2009 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Saidah Arrika Ekulona was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Condola Rashad was nominated but did not win.
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Saidah Arrika Ekulona was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Russell G. Jones was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Condola Rashad was nominated but did not win.
2009 The Lortels
Outstanding Lead Actress: Saidah Arrika Ekulona won.
Production Team
Michael Bodeen Sound Designer
Randy Duncan Movement Director
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Charles LaPointe Wig Designer
Derek McLane Scenic Designer
Rob Milburn Sound Designer
Paul Tazewell Costume Designer
Kate Whoriskey Director
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