It''s 1896 in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Jekesai, a young Shona girl, escapes a forced arranged marriage by converting to Christianity and becoming a protégé to an African Evangelical. As anti-colonial sentiments spread throughout the native population, Jekesai is forced to choose between her family''s traditions and her newfound faith.This Student Edition of Danai Gurira''s 2012 play The Convert includes a commentary by Aviva Neff.