Skin We Are In offers children fresh science-backed perspectives, on race and diversity
“Children are born with the innate ability to want to live, learn and adapt. If anyone can learn to look beyond small differences, to appreciate variety and value people for who they really are, it’s them,” says Dr Sindiwe Magona, on why the play is a must-see for young audiences.
Skin We Are In, a play based on the book by Dr Sindiwe Magona and Nina Jablonksi (Published by New Africa Books), adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright for young audiences, Omphile Molusi, will be brought to life by KwaSha! Theatre Company.
The play will travel to primary and high schools in March and April this year, performing to 12- to 15-year-olds (Grades 6 to 9) in Johannesburg. The purpose-trained Kwasha! actors will facilitate a post-performance discussion as part of the package and children’s theatre expert, ASSITEJ South Africa will work with the Origins Centre and Finding Your Roots to create a curriculum-aligned teacher resource pack on the themes of the play.
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