In this interview you will hear about his training as an actor and as a director. He discusses the influences of Peter Brooks, Stanislavsky, and Brecht on his directing style. Elufowoju, Jr. has created two theatre companies and demonstrates how important it has been for him to reflect on his goals and to move forward into creating The Femi Elufowoju, Jr. Ensemble, a company dedicated to providing world class theatre inspired by the African continent. Femi Elufowoju, Jr. shares his insights into the importance of avoiding generic characterisations of African theatre. The differences between ‘Mali and Malawi, between Niger and Nigeria’ are not limited to their names, but extend into language, culture, history, and day to day concerns. In many ways, the notion of ‘African’ theatre itself, hides more than it reveals. In relation to acting Elufowoju, Jr. has several important tips for would-be actors. For him there are three lessons he wishes to pass on to up and coming creatives. Watch the video for these important learnings and more.