Plays & Drama

Overview

Prof. Majawa has written over twenty classic and popular plays based on African philosophy, spirituality, morality, and Christian wisdom. Many were performed in Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, and Canada. Drama is a statutory part of the National Curriculum in Malawi and other African countries.

“Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me in drama and acting and I will understand.” — Chinese wisdom

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Society needs Compassion

Synopsis: A school is an apex of excellence, discipline, hardworking and compassion. The stakeholders of a school should be agents and models of experiencing compassion for quality education. Instilling discipline and compassion in schools is a calling, profession and witness. Professionalism in schools is human, but compassion is divine.

At Nzeru-ndi-chuma Plato Academy, a History Teacher, Kozamako Dzonzi, portrays an unfortunate, inhuman and despicable behavior to a poor student, Namaseko. The girl experiences excruciating psychological torture and emotional trauma. However, the real informative drama unfolds when the spirit of understanding and justice is restored.

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Veil of Sacrifice

Synopsis: A story of sacrifice, tradition, and the cost of love. Set in a community where ancient customs clash with modern hearts, the play explores the lengths one will go to protect those they love, even when it means giving up everything.

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UNMERCIFUL SERVANT

Synopsis: Based on Matthew 18:20-35, this play explores the profound challenge of forgiveness. Peter asks Jesus how many times to forgive, and Jesus responds with the parable of the unmerciful servant — a vivid story of a king who forgives an impossible debt, only to have the servant refuse to forgive a smaller one. The play brings this timeless teaching to life.

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Yours in Dying Arms

Synopsis: In the Kingdom of Vyatutwa, Princess Thembi breaks royal tradition by eloping with Dinga, a prisoner and escapee. Their love is as strong as a thunderstorm, leading many to suffer. The play asks: is the African proverb true that “Two chickens which are slaughtered in the same family, on the same day and at the same time when visitors come, will certainly be cooked in the same pot”?

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Broken Promises

Synopsis: Trust, betrayal, and the weight of vows. This play examines the fragile nature of human promises and the devastating consequences when they are broken. Set against a backdrop of family and community, it explores whether redemption is possible after trust is shattered.

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20 Aims of Drama / Poetry / Fine-Arts

Self-Confidence

Trusting ideas and abilities through performance.

Imagination & Creativity

Creative choices and new interpretations.

Empathy & Tolerance

Compassion for others’ feelings and viewpoints.

Cooperation

Collaborative process of discussing, rehearsing, performing.

Communication

Verbal and nonverbal expression, persuasive speech.

Memory & Recall

Strengthening memory through rehearsal.

Social Awareness

Learning about social issues and conflicts.

Religious & Christian Philosophy

Learning from Jewish, Islamic and Christian teaching.