JaJa's African Hair Braiding

Step inside JaJa's salon for the freshest styles and the hottest tea, sweetened with laughter and a whole lotta love!
About this Event

Get your tickets now for JaJa's African Hair Braiding, a vibrant, Tony-nominated comedy-drama by Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The story centers on an eclectic group of hard-working West African stylists who create masterpieces at a bustling Harlem hair salon. During the course of a typical day, the ladies navigate personal drama, love, secrets, joys, and grievances. The play celebrates these immigrant women's industry and spirit while exploring the high expectations and grim realities of pursuing the American Dream.

Spectral Sisters is dedicated to bringing bold, diverse theatre experiences to our community, and we're excited to launch our new Spectrum Series with this production. The Spectrum Series is designed to broaden audience connections and open doors for even more of the remarkable talent in our community. And JaJa's is the perfect vehicle to do just that!

Spectral Sisters' staged reading production of JaJa's African Hair Braiding is directed by Alana Pate and features performances by Nina Cadoree (Ndidi); Leslie Ford (Jennifer); Kanecia Joseph (Aminata); Barbara Moorehead (Bea); Claressa Nixon (Marie); Gwendolyn Nixon (Vanessa, Shiela, Radia); Stephanie Y. Robinson (James, Franklin the Sock Man, Olu the DVD Man, Eric the Jewelry Man); Karen Riley Simmons (JaJa); Shaylah Simmons (Miriam); and Amy Williams (Chrissy, Michelle, Laniece).

We can't wait to see you there!