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2001 - 2002 Season 
The Beggars' Strike
Based on the book by Aminata Sow Fall
Book and Lyrics by Carlyle Brown
Music by Kysia Bostic
JANUARY 15, 2002  FEBRUARY 16, 2002
What's so funny about beggars going on strike?
Just about everything in this witty tale set in contemporary West Africa.
In an avalanche of mistaken identities, hilarious chaos and befuddled orders, we face a few basic questions. What is charity, anyway? And who gives what to whom? Government officials are pitted against beggars, all in the name of saving tourism. At least that's what the officials think is at stake. But it seems there's something deeper, more spiritual going on here.
The play is touching. It's cleverly woven with Afro-pop song. And just when you're sure you know where it's going, turns out you don't. You'll laugh so hard you'll think.
'Beggars' Strike' a rich, cheery farce..." -Star Tribune, 1/20/2002
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Approximate running time: 90 minutes |
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