Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer day, Jaja’s daughter Marie runs the salon while her mother readies for a green-card wedding. As Marie manages laugh-out-loud drama in the shop, unexpected news unites the stylists and clients, deepening their bonds and sense of belonging.

Sponsored by Jean Uzelac, Nancy Hungerford, Ronni Lacroute

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Written by Jocelyn Bioh

Directed by Damaris Webb

Assistant Directed by Sarah Applin

CAST

Jaja: LaRhonda Steele

Marie: Quinci Freeman

Bea: Shalanda Sims*

Miriam: Netty McKenzie

Aminata: Josie Seid

Ndidi: Tiara Primus

Jennifer: Sarah Applin

Michelle / Chrissy / Laniece: Ruby Keyes

Vanessa / Radia / Sheila: Tessa May

James / Sock Man / Jewelry Man / DVD Man: Jasper Howard*

*Appears through courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.