A Crack in the Sky
- World Premiere Drama
By Harrison David Rivers and Ahmed Ismail Yusuf
Directed by Faye Price
February 10–March 4, 2018
From Somalia to the U.S.A. 1984. A young shepherd boy stands in front of his mother to tell her of the decision he has made in the night. He has had enough of the nomadic life, of herding goats and sheep, and is leaving to seek out a better life. With that, he sets off on an adventure that takes him on the road less traveled from Somalia to Minnesota. It’s the epic tale of Ahmed Ismail Yusuf who, inspired by Maya Angelou, discovers the power of the written word.
Learn more about the show:
- History Theatre's "A Crack in the Sky" shows the struggles immigrants face
- This playwright may be the busiest Minnesotan in show business
- Watch Scene 1 - Malcolm X
- Watch Scene 2 - Trinity College
- Listen interview on KFAI Somali Radio (Feb 6, 2018 show)
Reviews are in:
- Stories pour from 'A Crack in the Sky' (Star Tribune, 2/12/18)
- 'A Crack in the Sky' opens into a look at immigrant experience (Pioneer Press, 2/11/18)
- A tale of personal struggle and perserverance (broadwayworld.com, 2/12/18)
- A winning portrayl of Ahmed Yusuf (talkinbroadway.com)
- Funny and playful, human story of being a Somali immigrant in America (cherry and spoon, 2/13/18)
