School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play
This buoyant and biting comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe. Performed Apr. 12–21 on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Written by Jocelyn Bioh
About This Production
Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Global Universe pageant. But the arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter—and Paulina’s hive-minded friends.
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| Cast | |
| Paulina Sarpong | De’Layla Wilcox |
| Ericka Boafo | Valerie Winch |
| Ama | Isabella Penza |
| Nana | Makenzie Williams |
| Mercy | Kiana Jeskewitz |
| Gifty | Hanna-Catherine Smith |
| Headmistress Francis | Machaya Williams |
| Eloise Amponsah | Ryan L. Jenkins |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Chanel Bragg |
| Costume Design | Briana Thompson |
| Hair & Makeup | Briana Thompson |
| Stage Manager | Maria Cruz |
| Prop Design | Vicki Grossman |
| Light Design | Dorry Bailes |
| Sound Design | Nevaeh Monk |
| Set Design | Erin Davidson |
| Dialect Coach | Michael Thompson |