The setting is an African hair braiding salon in Harlem, New York, 2019. All the employees love to talk and gossip while working. The owner, Jaja, is getting married and is very excited to become an American citizen. A customer comes in and asks for micro-braids, which is a very difficult job. They all try to avoid taking her. The same thing happens again with a very uptight and bossy customer. It’s so funny to watch the employees react simultaneously. 

Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) has written a great slice of life play about this African salon. It’s so very funny and also filled with great drama. At 90 minutes, it would still be nice to have an intermission. Join the Pro-Intermission movement here.

The cast is fantastic. They fully become their characters. During this performance, one of them asks another if there can ever be an easy day at work. A very young audience member quickly responds “no”, which results in a huge laugh from the crowd. The cast doesn’t miss a beat and continues on professionally. 

Get tickets now for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding through February 2nd!

Cost of a ticket: $94 (Middle Balcony)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It –

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney