Mlima’s Tale
7 Stages Theatre
through May 21, 2023

This is a moving experience for those of us who have ever visited wildlife areas, or recall the days of poachers around the world. Written by Lynn Nottage and directed by Lydia Fort, this one takes us to Kenya when the elephant population was being decimated by poachers who were making great sums by selling off ivory tusks to Asain buyers.

Mlima is the name given to a well regarded Kenyan elephant who became the victim of these poachers, and how his remains wormed their way through the various legal barriers. For dealiing in tusks violated the laws and agreements of many nations; yet enforcers of what’s right was also an issue, as it is today.

This one is on the main stage, with some projected lines showing up on the side walls, so try to stay alert and it will keep you up as to time and locations. As one who knows Kenya I can tell you that if an elephant is blocking your roadway, you do NOT try to push him off. Wait, and appreciate. An entertaining 90 minutes in Little Five Points. More info and tickets at 7Stages.org