Toronto: African Women are as strong as the Baobab Tree

Greetings: The play chronicles the life of an African woman as she endures and survives an abusive relationship at hands of her husband. Her resilience is seen through her ability to provide for her family on a meager income and with little to no financial support from her estranged husband. Julia is an African woman and survivor of abuse and now alone is forced to provide for her family.

African Women are as Strong as the Baobab Tree is a call to arms to inspire and mobilize women of all cultures. Although an African story, this piece highlights serious women’s issues that are part of a universal struggle for all women.

This unusual drama features the acting prowess of Denise Bennett, Chloe Wilson, Eliane Dos Santos, Kia Cummings, René Muir, Adrea Smith, Debbie-Ann Ecclestton, Gilson Rodrigues, Karen Simpson, Lily Yibrah and Sauro Agostinho. Written and directed by the visionary Sauro Agostinho with scenery by Chris Penna, lighting design by Paphavee Limkul, music by Ruth Mathiang and stagemanagement by Helena Asfaw.