The Marketplace Monologues
Lusaka / Regional Market Hubs, Zambia
Designed a site-specific theatre project embedded directly within local marketplaces. Partnered with indigenous Zambian market women to craft autobiographical performance pieces, translating their economic struggles and resilience into powerful public-facing living art.
EVENT ARCHITECTURE & CURATORIAL NARRATIVE
The Marketplace Monologues is a cross-border site-specific theatre project staged within local marketplaces in Lusaka and regional market hubs across Zambia. Produced by Opeyemi Farimoyo in partnership with indigenous Zambian market women, the project translates economic struggles and resilience into powerful public-facing living art.
“A masterclass in ethical socially engaged art that transforms economic hardship into powerful, dignified public-facing theatre.”
4-Pillar Technical Staging Specifications
Portable directional battery-powered PA systems, lightweight wireless lapel mics, and ambient acoustic isolation.
Natural commercial market daylight complemented by focused mobile LED accent spots.
Integrated trading stall set design, modular low-rise wooden platforms, and mobile processional walkways.
Cultural Producer & Creative Facilitator Opeyemi Farimoyo, Zambian Community Facilitator, Audio Technician, Market Ensemble Performers.
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