Off Key

A Nigerian Opera singer’s struggles with perfectionism and depression, Off-Key opens with Joy’s introduction to the stage. Joy is a perfect blend of charming beauty and a bundle of talent. She gives quite an electrifying performance. As she takes her bow amidst a standing ovation, her boyfriend comes on to the stage and proposes to her. This sets off the play nicely and on a high note, so we think she’s this happy uber talented person who has everything working for her. However, her ugly struggles with chronic sadness start to get revealed as the play unfolds. Joy has to make a decision to face her demons or risk losing everything she holds dear.