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Sky of Darkness

Sky of Darkness is a documentary-style play that takes a somber look at neocolonialism, race, and the perils of personal choices in the face of complex global issues. Loosely adapted from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and informed by the harsh 1975 critique of the novel by African writer Chinua Achebe, the work is based on actual, first-person accounts of Chinese nationals who found themselves in the service of a huge government-owned industrial conglomerate selling and operating military equipment in West Africa. Featuring the international cast and creative team and infused with multimedia, the two-act piece juxtaposes live actors and pre-recorded content, creating a dreamlike narrative that examines the fleeting nature of memory.

Thu, June 2nd 8:00 pm

Fri, June 3rd  8:00 pm
Sat, June 4th  8:00 pm
Thu, June 9th 8:00 pm
Fri, June 10th 8:00 pm
Sat, June 11th 8:00 pm

Sun June 5th 3:00 pm

Sun June 12th 3:00 pm











When: Wed., Jun. 8, 2022 - Thu., Jun. 9, 2022 at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Sky of Darkness is a documentary-style play that takes a somber look at neocolonialism, race, and the perils of personal choices in the face of complex global issues. Loosely adapted from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and informed by the harsh 1975 critique of the novel by African writer Chinua Achebe, the work is based on actual, first-person accounts of Chinese nationals who found themselves in the service of a huge government-owned industrial conglomerate selling and operating military equipment in West Africa. Featuring the international cast and creative team and infused with multimedia, the two-act piece juxtaposes live actors and pre-recorded content, creating a dreamlike narrative that examines the fleeting nature of memory.

Thu, June 2nd 8:00 pm

Fri, June 3rd  8:00 pm
Sat, June 4th  8:00 pm
Thu, June 9th 8:00 pm
Fri, June 10th 8:00 pm
Sat, June 11th 8:00 pm

Sun June 5th 3:00 pm

Sun June 12th 3:00 pm

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