Théâtre congolais contemporain

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This books includes three plays written by authors from the Democratic Republic of the Congo :

Einsteinnette (David-Minor Ilunga)
Tour de contrôle (Célestin Kasongo)
Prisonnires d’Ekafela (Jonathan Kombe)

In the last years Le Tarmac des Auteurs developed – with the support of Africalia – a solid foundation for the emergence of a new generation of playwrights. This was achieved by stimulating (young) writers, but also by inviting an impressive array of speakers, qualified to make them aware of the specificities of the writing of theatrical texts, such as content, form, language, etc.
This book contains three plays that are a first step in enriching the Congolese theater repertory. In addition, they are also meant to provide materials to the many theater groups in the country.

The authors

David-Minor Ilunga was born on September 17th, 1986 in Kinshasa (DRC).
Economics student, but since his early childhood he has a passion for the art of word.
Einsteinette is his first piece published.

Celestin Kasongo was born on November 1st, 1969 in Kolwezi (DRC).
Theatre actor and writer, he directs an amateur theatergroup in Lubumbashi and teaches chemistry. He has written numerous pieces.
Tour de contrôle is his first piece published.

Jonathan Kombe Kukya, born in Kisangani (DRC), is a comedian, writer, screenwriter and songwriter. His writing debut started in 2006 with the Tarmac des Auteurs.