Staged Reading of Omo Mi the play - at UMD

Staged Reading of Omo Mi the play: Family & Friends Edition

Omo Mi, written by Sadia Alao and directed by Jasmine Mitchell, is an award-winning coming-of-age one act play about a young Nigerian-American girl faced with an unexpected pregnancy, a potential abortion, and conflict with her traditional Muslim mother.

“Omo Mi” translates to “My Child” in Yoruba

Guests are also invited to stay for a post-Reading talk back.

Full event details:

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Doors open at 4:30pm. Reading begins promptly at 5:00pm.

Location: Ulrich Recital Hall in Tawes Hall (7751 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742)

Tickets:

$20

Assistant Directed by Whitney Jarrett & Produced by Ashli Everette

Thank you to our amazing Design Team!

Addy Hebou, Sound Designer

Amanda Stephenson & Ololade Ihaza, Wardrobe Stylists

Thank you to our amazing Crew!

Beth Rendely, Stage Manager

Chanel Davis & Azaria Sinclair, Assistant Stage Managers

Malik Mohammed, Production Assistant

Follow our IG @OmoMiPlay to stay up-to-date on the staged reading performance.

Host or Publisher Sadia Alao