Just in time for Black History Month, the Wilma Theater is bringing The Half-God of Rainfall, a play by Nigerian-born British poet and playwright Inua Ellams. The Half-God of Rainfall blends Yoruba and Greek mythologies into an incredible story of a demigod-turned-NBA superstar. The epic poem follows a half-Nigerian mortal, half-Greek God named Demi, who possesses extraordinary powers yet is burdened by the expectations of his lineage. Demi’s powers grow as he leaves his village for the NBA, where he emerges as an all-world talent driven by passion, power, and destiny. Under the directorial vision of Wilma Co-Artistic Director Lindsay Smiling, (recently seen on stage in Fat Ham and My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion) The Half-God of Rainfall features the HotHouse Acting Company and explores the intersection of patriarchy, imperialism, and American basketball.

Discounts are available for group (10 or more persons) tickets. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://wilmatheater.org/event/thehalfgodofrainfall/