"Master Harold...and the Boys" is a play by Athol Fugard set in South Africa during the apartheid era. It revolves around the relationship between a young white boy named Hally and two black servants, Sam and Willie, who work in his mother's tea room. The story explores themes of racism, power dynamics, and the loss of innocence as Hally grapples with his identity and societal expectations. The play unfolds over a single afternoon, highlighting the complexities of friendship and the impact of systemic oppression. As Hally's attitudes shift, the characters confront their roles within a divided society, ultimately revealing the deep emotional scars left by apartheid.