Zimbabwean playwrights plot global domination with Lynn Nottage

Six aspiring playwrights from Zimbabwe completed an intensive scriptwriting workshop under the guidance of two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Lynn Nottage. The Zimbabwe German Society in Harare hosted the two-week program from July 5 through 19 as part of Almasi Collaborative Arts' Africa Voices Now Festival. Participants Amanda Ranganawa, Batsirai Chigama, Kingsley Chinhanu, Philani Amadeus Nyoni, Rudo Mutangadura, and Tatenda Mutyambizi worked to elevate their theatrical works to international standards. The workshop aimed to prepare authentic African stories for global audiences while building professional capacity within Zimbabwe's theatre industry. A public presentation on July 19 showcased the refined scripts and demonstrated the creative potential of the participating writers.