They existed from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. While European narratives refer to the women soldiers as “Amazons,” because of their similarity to the semi-mythical Amazons of ancient Anatolia, they called themselves “Mino” (our mothers) in the Fon language.
Black Sparta begins in 1892; thirty years after the transatlantic slave trade has been virtually at an end. France has already taken over apart of Dahomey and has established a colony called Porto-Novo. They have made it very clear that they want more. Their invasion is unwelcome and the Dahomeans will not go quietly.
Age Guidance: 16
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Gunfire is used in this production
Performance Schedule:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd @ PM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th @ 2 PM
Director
Layon Gray
Written by
Layon Gray