WHEN:
January 14–February 2, 2025
WHERE:
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand Ave. on Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...comedy about West African immigrant women who find community in a Harlem salon..."
CAST:
Melanie Brezill - Michelle, Chrissy, LaNiece
Leovina Charles - Vanessa, Sheila, Radia
Victoire Charles - Jaja
Yao Dogbe - James, Franklin, Olu, Eric
Mia Ellis - Jennifer
Tiffany Renee Johnson - Aminata
Jordan Rice - Marie
Awa Sal Secka - Bea
Aisha Sougou - Ndidi
Bisserat Tseggai - Miriam
Onye Eme-Akwari - Nollywood Dreams Actor
Morgan Scott - Nollywood Dreams Actor
Kevin Medesse Aousso - Understudy
Renea S. Brown - Understudy
Debora Crabbe - Understudy
CREATIVE TEAM:
Jocelyn Bioh - Playwright
Whitney White - Director
David Zinn - Set Designer
Dede Ayite - Costume Designer
Jiyoun Chang - Lighting Designer
Justin Ellington - Original Music and Sound Designer
Stefania Bulbarella - Video Designer
Nikiya Mathis - Hair and Wig Designer
Manna-Symone Middlebrooks - Associate Director
Yetunde Felix-Ukwu - Dialect and Vocal Coach
Erica A. Hart, CSA - Casting
Kelly Gillespie, CSA - Casting
David Caparelliotis, CSA - Casting
Sierra Young - Intimacy Consultant
Dwaine Potts - Associate Sound Designer
Melanie J. Lisby - Stage Manager
Brillian Qi-Bell - Assistant Stage Manager
