For the Stage

the gods are not to blame prologue
Gods are not to blame fight scene 
The gods Are Not to Blame: A play written by Ola Rotimi, directed by Bayo Akinfemi and produced at USC College in the spring of 2026. Esther was called on to be Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain as well as one of the townspeople.

Read more about the play here.

The gods are not to blame
ola rotimi // Bayo akinfemi

Year
Spr ‘26

Umma: A student play written by Stella Amuzu Asa, directed by Olivia Scott Kamkwamba, and produced at Dartmouth College in the summer of 2021. Esther was called on to take this role after the lead actress dropped out last minute. Esther memorized the entire 1 act play (runtime of 90 min) in less than 4 days and performed for the duration of 2 nights. Umma was the recipient of the Ruth and Loring Dodd Playwriting Contest.

Read more about the play here.

Umma
Stella Amuzu asa // olivia scott kamkwaba

Year
Sum ‘21

eclipsed danai gurira
dartmouth college main stage play
black girls in theater
Dartmouth student play - UMMA 
Eclipsed: Esther played the role of Bessie in this harrowing play written by Danai Gurira. The play was directed by Miranda Haymon for Dartmouth College's 2018 fall main stage production. Actors used a Liberian accent.

Learn more about the play here And here.

ECLIPSED
Danai Gurira // Miranda HAymon

Year
Fal ‘18