Brother-Brother
Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe
Since the head of a great man does not end in the soil of a foreign land, the critically ill Professor of Dramatic Studies in Iowa, United States, Professor Ojemba Enwilo returns to Nigeria to plan his own funeral and set up quick memorable legacies in the arts. He reunites with his long-separated brother, Ndaa Okenta, and together they plan to outwit and batter the monster called Death. Set in one day, Brother-Brother explores man’s age-long efforts to navigate the heart-wrenching problem of death.
This play includes violence, strong language, and discussions of suicide and death.
Cast List
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Ojemba | Michael Taylor |
| Oriaku | Dajzané Meadows-Sanderlin |
| Ndaa Okenta | Isaac Addai |
| Ifenkili | Olivia Foster |
| Painter/Chorus | Tony Nguyen* |
| Writer/Chorus | Kylen Philips* |
| Singer/Chorus | Medha Saggurti* |
| First Woman/Chorus | Miya Swenson* |
| Man/Chorus | Adrian Enzastiga |
| Second Woman/Chorus | Alyssa Santoleri* |
| Masquerade 1 | Barifodum Adoobe |
| Masquerade 2 | Kufre Ituk |
| Masquerade 3 | Patrick Adu |
Artistic Team
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Playwright | Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe |
| Director | Meredith G. Healy |
| Fight Choreographer | Paul Kalina |
| Dramaturg | Bo-Hua Lin |
| Stage Manager | Sophie Young* |
| Scenic Designer | CJ Johnson |
| Costume Designer | I.M Fortunato |
| Lighting Designer | Nicole Blodig* |
| Intimacy Director | Owen Brightman |
| Associate Director | Patrick Adu |
| Asst. Stage Manager | Chloe Ancell* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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