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A gentleman embarks on a journey towards the Mountain of Fortune. Legend has it that within the Kiari mountain lies a cave filled with an abundance of gold coins. The origins of this treasure are traced back to a pirate who betrayed his master and sought refuge in the cave, only to meet his demise at the jaws of a demonic dragon. As the man approaches the cave, he is greeted by a foreboding atmosphere, shrouded in darkness and adorned with cobwebs and dust, he put up his lamp. The eerie sounds of crickets, mice, and birds reverberate through the passages. Despite the ominous setting, the man's perseverance leads him to discover a small bag containing 50 thousand gold coins resting on the floor. A radiant smile graces his face as he reaches down to claim his newfound wealth. "I didn't anticipate this task to be so effortless," he remarked. "This implies there will be a plethora of opportunities here." He continued to scour the area for more gold c...

Plot Summary: The Octoroon’s Tragic ArcSet on the Terrebonne Plantation in Louisiana, The Octoroon presents a microcosm of Southern society on the eve of destruction. The action is structured in five acts, each carefully designed to ratchet up both suspense and moral outrage.George Peyton, freshly returned from Europe, discovers that his extended family’s estate is on the brink of financial collapse. Judge Peyton, his uncle and the late owner of Terrebonne, left behind a web of debts. Mrs. Peyton, the Judge’s widow, and her nephew George try to salvage what they can. Zoe, the Judge’s illegitimate daughter by a quadroon slave, has been raised as family and is beloved by Mrs. Peyton, but George quickly discovers that Zoe is still—under the law—a slave.��25Complicating matters is Jacob McClosky, the malevolent overseer whose maneuverings have brought the plantation to ruin. McClosky seeks both financial gain and personal gratification: he wishes to purchase Zoe, whom he desires, and to co...

Character Analysis  Zoe: The Octoroon HeroineZoe, as the play’s titular octoroon, one-eighth African by descent, is at the story’s tragic center. She embodies both the “tragic mulatto” trope and deeper currents of resistance, self-sacrifice, and moral clarity. Her beauty, intelligence, and grace are repeatedly remarked upon throughout the play; yet, because of a fraction of nonwhite ancestry, she is rendered not merely an outsider, but a thing, property in the eyes of the law. Zoe’s psychological realism is anchored in her awareness of the limitations and dangers that define her world. Raised as a sister by Mrs. Peyton and loved by George, she is both privileged and powerless. Unlike many melodramatic heroines, Zoe’s morality is not passive: she refuses McClosky’s advances, resists George’s insistence upon elopement, and ultimately makes the choice to end her own life rather than become someone’s “property.” In doing so, Zoe exposes both the cruelty and the logical absurdity of a s...

One day. One message. Without women, South Africa stops. South Africa on Pause: Women Demand Action Against Violence Ahead of G20 On 21 November 2025, South Africa will witness a powerful, urgent call for change. Women for Change, an NGO advocating for women and children, is leading a nationwide purple shutdown to demand that gender-based violence and femicide be declared a national disaster. The message is clear: enough is enough. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala told SABC News, “We asked the government to declare gender-based violence, femicide as a national disaster. We asked for them to improve comprehensive education,   so many things are in place; what we need is action and implementation.” The shutdown comes just before the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the first time an African country hosts this global event. Activists hope the timing will spotlight South Africa’s escalating crisis of violence against women and children, an urgent issue with social and economic consequences. A...

This review focuses exclusively on the performance of the play and its original literary content. The key areas of discussion include:     Plot Analysis: An exploration of the storyline and its development.   Character Development: Examination of the characters' arcs and their significance within the narrative.   Directorial Choices: Evaluation of the director's vision and how it influenced the overall production.     Acting Performance: Assessment of the actors' portrayals and their impact on the audience. Technical Elements: Consideration of the set design, lighting, sound, and costuming in relation to the performance.     Themes and Messages: Analysis of the underlying themes and messages presented in the play.       PRODUCTION REVIEWS: HERBERT CHAIR WRITING BY IMOLEAYO ADISA, DIRECTED BY SUNDE SEJIRO, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THA 308 – SPECIALIZED STUDENT IN THE ARTS OF THEATRE (DIRECTING) Not every pro...

PREFACE This critique is authored by OROLE OLAYINMIKA JUMOKE  following an insightful viewing of the play staged and directed by Effiong Simon, on the 25 th of September. 2025, in the Department of Theatre and Film Arts at Lagos State University. This critique partially fulfills the requirements for THA 308 – Specialize student in art of the Theatre Arts (Theory and Criticism).   CONTENTS 1 .      Introduction    2.      Nature of dramatic theory and criticism 3.     Critique theory: Expressive         4.     Plot analysis       5.     About the author 6.     About the director    7.     Directorial choice 8.     Analysis of acting and technical elements                                                  ...