About the Play
Since 2006, more than 520 attacks against people with albinism have been recorded in 28 countries. Of those attacks, 170 reported incidents have taken place in Tanzania. During election season, the killing of people with albinism tends to rise. It is believed that politicians patronize witch doctors for potions and good luck charms made from the bones, blood, and/or organs of albinos for promises of power.
This is the story of the one who almost got away.
This is the story of the one who almost got away.
A first reading of the play took place on April 20th via zoom ( above) .
About the Playwright.
Ashley J. Hicks (Ash, she/her) is a St. Louis, Missouri native. She is a 2021 MFA graduate of the American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) and a 2022 participant in the Disney Discovers: Television Showcase. Auntie of cats, horror film fanatic and co-host of A.R.T./New York’s “What’s Off?” podcast. www.ashley-j-hicks.com #albinisminthearts
