Paulina, the reigning Queen Bee at Ghana's most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Universe pageant. But the mid-year arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter - and Paulina's hive-minded friends. Jocelyn Bioh's buoyant and more...
Nabiyah Be, known for her roles in Black Panther and Daisy Jones & The Six, brought her dynamic talent to the stage in School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play. more...
MaameYaa Boafo, a Pakistani-born Ghanaian actor and writer, received critical acclaim for her performance as Paulina Sarpong in Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play at MCC Theater and Kirk Douglas Theatre, earning numerous award nominations and accolades. more...
Zainab Jah, known for her dynamic performances in productions such as "Eclipsed" and "The Convert," brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play." more...
Abena Mensah-Bonsu, a New Jersey native and graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, brought her extensive experience and passion for performance to the stage in "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play," showcasing her talents honed through years of working with industry luminaries like Marcia Milgrom-Dodge and Jason Chaet. more...
Mirirai Sithole, known for her compelling performances, was a standout in the cast of "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play," bringing depth and authenticity to the production. more...
Myra Lucretia Taylor, who received a Special Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble for her performance in "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" at MCC, also earned a nomination for Best Ensemble from the LA Drama Critics’ Circle for the show's regional production at CTG. more...
Awards and Nominations
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: MaameYaa Boafo was nominated but did not win.
2018 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Mirirai Sithole won.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play: MaameYaa Boafo was nominated but did not win.
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