Inspired by a True Story
Written by Charles Smith
Directed by Chuck Smith
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– CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Objects in the Mirror
Apr 29 – Jun 4, 2017 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
2 hours and 15 minutes including one intermission
Surviving war is only the beginning of this refugee’s fight.
Who is Shedrick Yarkpai? Escaping the horrors of his war-torn homeland, this Liberian refugee hopes to begin anew in Australia. But his path to peace is haunted by an explosive family secret, and Shedrick must confront the ghosts of his past to reclaim his present. Charles Smith illuminates a war refugee’s dangerous odyssey in this gripping new play about identity, survival and the sacrifices of assimilation.
Critical Praise
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“A gripping story of an African refugee”
– Chicago Tribune
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“Moved me greatly…with its unshakeable compassion”
– Chicago Tribune
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“The acting is blisteringly good”
– Chicago Tribune
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Highly Recommended
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“A masterful drama on every level”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“Heart-wrenching, fiercely acted”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“An epic historical tale”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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