Ifrah Mansour “How To Have Fun In A Civil War”

Somali playwright Ifrah Mansour presents the New England premiere of her one-act play, “How to Have Fun in a Civil War: Childhood Memories of Hope,” at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 pm. This one-woman play interweaves puppetry, poetry, and personal storytelling as Mansour revisits her childhood refugee experience during the 1991 Somali civil war. “How to Have Fun in a Civil War” is a moving story about resilience and survival, told with humor and warmth, and is a spellbinding experience for kids and adults alike.

The evening performance runs for approximately 50-minutes, and will be followed by a conversation with the artist facilitated by Maine State Representative Deqa Dhalac. Somali spiced tea will also be served.

Attend a free community workshop on Wednesday, April 30th, to create a miniature “The Healing Hut,” at the Chocolate Church’s Art Lab.

The Chocolate Church is at 804 Washington Street in Bath. Tickets are on a sliding scale and may be purchased at the website:  https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/…/ifrah-mansour-02-may