Main Stage
The Syringa Tree
By Pamela Gien
Directed by Jillian Keiley
Elizabeth Grace is a privileged young girl growing up in a white suburb of Johannesburg. After her loving nanny Salamina gives birth to a daughter, Elizabeth and her family are responsible for keeping the newborn baby hidden. As Gien’s autobiographical play unfolds, Lizzy comes to learn about the harsh realities of racism and segregation during apartheid. Spanning several decades, The Syringa Tree tells the dramatic and heartbreaking tale of a young woman’s journey to adulthood. This brilliant one-woman show follows the life of six-year old Elizabeth Grace and 23 other characters, black and white, male and female, young and old, all played by one actor.
Amy Matysio | Elizabeth (and 23 other characters) |
Jillian Keiley | Director |
Jonathan Monro | Sound Designer |
Jessica Nickel | Costume/Set Designer |
Leigh Ann Vardy | Lighting Designer |
Paul de Jong | Dialect Coach |
Kim Bujaczek | Stage Manager |
Natasha Bean-Smith | Apprentice Stage Manager |
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