This play is about the life of St Francis of Assisi who was
born in 1181 and lived till 1226. His life’s experiences are still relevant
today and can be seen in the light in appreciation of life’s challenges as
opportunities and turning disadvantages into advantages. A research focused on
youth in Kamwokya sparked off the inspiration to produce this drama.
Much of the text as originally produced and played by
students of St Maria Goretti Secondary School under the production of Srs. Wiro
and Sir Edward Ann Both Teachers at school then. Very minor edits have been made
owing to loss of the original text and relying on recorded material which
generously provided by Dr. Hannington Byarugaba. We appreciate this
contribution and that of Mr Fautsine Nyakaana who upon request secured it from
Hannington.
It is being reproduced
by The Bright Dove of St Francis, Kamwokya, in collaboration with Igaaza
Creations Ltd. The themes remain relevant and hence the objectives under the
current production
1. To enlighten the community on their mutual obligation towards addressing challenges faced by youth
2. To sensitize the community to their potential to provide children and youth a foundation for a better future
3. To highlight the tension between children/youth and parents/guardians and the role of parents in giving constructive space to youth/children to follow their dreams.