02/05/2023
May 2, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Cheta Igbokwe’s Awele (A Stage Play Performance)
Directed by Ugochukwu Ugwu; Produced by Innocent "MC Onachi" Chisom.
Maestro Theatre, a social-impact theatre group, based in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, tries to revive cultural, artistic, and theatrical space in South-Eastern, Nigeria. The Theatre group comprises seasoned and talented creatives like Richard Umezinwa (Technical Director), Oyindamola Adesunloye (Music Director), Roland Odo (Human Resource Manager), Kasarachi Okpe (General Manager), and Ugochukwu Ugwu (Creative Director).
Maestro Theatre and Mic on Flames, through this press release, announces an upcoming stage performance titled Awele, written by Chetachi Igbokwe, and directed by Ugochukwu Ugwu, starring MC Onachi, Favour Onyemachi, Simon Ugwu, Dansey Mbah, Okokwo Grace and others. The play also features Richard Umezinwa (Technical Director) and Roland Odo (Production Manager).
On the premise that life is a marketplace of bargains, two discarnate figures set for a rebirth after an unfulfilled first life stand before Awele, the goddess of rebirth and fortunes, to bargain their way into an upper-class for their second-coming on earth. The play, Awele, is an allegory of choices, unrequited love, and a reimagination of Ilo-Uwa in the Igbo thoughts.
The Maestro Theatre and Mic on Flames, are by this announcement, inviting collaborators, partners and sponsors to this play.
The play which promises to be thrilling will be staged at the prestigious New Arts Theatre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, at a later date that will be announced by Mic on Flames and Maestro.
I wish you the very best.
At your service,
Ugochukwu Ugwu
Creative Director, Maestro Theatre.
