‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
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Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.| 5:06 -
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
Watch as the cast of Merry Wives share their favorite lines from the show.| 2:41 -
Merry Wives Receive Falstaff's Letters
Madam Ford and Madam Page receive Falstaff's love letters.| 2:36 -
If the Merry Wives Cast Could Switch Roles
The cast of Merry Wives contemplate what role other than their own they'd like to play.| 2:27
