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BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF DIRECTORS & STAFF STAFF
Faith Morris, CEO, cultureLift Inc
Freedom
Award Managing Director/Producer; Hattiloo Chair
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Vernon Stafford, Senior Executive Vice President, & Chief Audit Executive, First Horizons; Hattiloo Treasurer
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Amy Simpson, Chief Communications Leader, International Paper
Linda Smith, Community Volunteer
Ekundayo Bandele, Founder & CEO
Patricia Smith, Production Manager
Jarrod Walker, Theatre Manager
Rosanna Smith, Office Manager
Najwa Watson, Engagement Coordinator
Hatshepsut Bandele, Customer Service Coordinator
P.A. Bomani, House Manager
Zaria Crawford, Customer Service
Representative
Nate Herrington, Marketing Coordinator
Felicia Wheeler, Patron Engagement Coordinator
ABOUT HATTILOO
Hattiloo is a 501(c)3 mission non-profit organization. Its mission is "to develop a Black theatre that is accessible to, relevant to, and reflective of a multicultural community." It produces shows that depict Black life and that transcend their entertainment value by giving audiences an authentic, cultural experience. Its program
The Self-Identity Theatre Camp helps Black youth acquire tools to care for their emotional selves in inequitable and discriminatory situations.
As the largest Black theatre in the MidSouth and one of a few free-standing Black theatres in the country, Hattiloo is a hub for national Black theatre training and convening, and our youth programs share this focus.
Why Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Matters to Me and to Hattiloo
My first time living in Atlanta was in the mid1990s. I wore a massive afro, split clean down the middle in Frederick Douglass fashion. To grow and shape that crown, I’d go to a friend’s mother who braided my hair with the kind of care and precision that felt like sculpture. Her work had geometry. You could trace the start of a braid and follow it like a river until it disappeared into a sea of coil and pride.
When I moved back to Memphis, I started going to an African hair braiding shop on Madison. The women there braided tight, tight enough that I had to keep Excedrin Migraine close at hand. They spoke Wolof, were from Senegal, and though I didn’t understand their words, I loved being part of that room. The laughter. The layered conversations. The smell of hair grease and incense. It was always packed. Women getting long braids, sometimes two sets of hands working at once. Elders sitting nearby. Kids on phones. It was more than a salon. It was a cultural salon. It felt like home.
So when I saw Jaja’s African Hair Braiding on Broadway, it took me right back to those chairs, those voices, that intimacy. But it also opened a window I hadn’t looked through before. The play gently pulled back the curtain on the inner lives, rivalries, and resilience of the West African immigrant community in New York, specifically Ghanaian women. Their joys and sorrows were layered beneath the sound of combs clicking and fingers flying.
When I met the playwright, Jocelyn Bioh, and the director, I felt that same fire I felt when I first saw the play. Jocelyn’s work is brilliant, familiar, and necessary. Hattiloo audiences may remember her from our production of School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, a show that had our audiences laughing, crying, and recognizing themselves. Jaja’s does the same, but this time, through the lens of hair.
Hair, for us, is never just hair. It is language. It is identity. It is protest and celebration, style and survival. Whether we twist it, press it, loc it, fade it, or let it grow wild, our hair tells a story before we ever open our mouths. It is a crown we wear with pride and a canvas we shape with creativity. The textures of our hair hold the diversity of our expression, and Jaja’s captures that beautifully.
At Hattiloo, our mission is to tell stories that reflect and amplify the Black experience in all its complexity and brilliance. Jaja’s African Hair Braiding does exactly that. I am honored to share this joyful, poignant, and powerful work with you.
Come sit in the chair. Let the story braid itself into you.
Ekundayo Bandele Founder & CEO, Hattiloo Theatre
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BANDELE Founder/CEO
JAJA’SAFRICANHAIRBRAIDING by JOCELYNBIOH
WorldpremiereproducedbytheManhattanTheatreClub (LynnMeadow,ArtisticDirector;ChrisJennings,ExecutiveDirector) andMadisonWellswithLaChanze&TarajiP.Henson attheSamuelJ.FriedmanTheatreonSeptember12,2023
CommissionedbyWilliamstownTheatreFestival (MandyGreenfield,ArtisticDirector),Williamstown,MA.
EKUNDAYO BANDELE
Set Designer
DEJA PATTON
Hair and Wig Designer
Directed by MAYA ROBINSON
CAHLEESI BEDELL
Costume Designer
LAUREN THOMAS
HOUSE NOTES
ADRIAN KENNARD
Assistant Stage Manager
Lighting Designer CYD TRICE
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
GARRY
YATES
Dialect Coach
Ifyouexitthetheatreduringtheshow,youmaynotbeabletoreturntoyourseat. Camerasandrecordingequipmentarestrictlyforbiddeninthetheatre.Patrons withcellphonesoranyelectronicdevicethatmakesnoisearerequestedtoeither turnoffthedeviceorcheckitwiththehousemanagerpriortothecurtain.
Talkbackperformances
Sundays,September12 &September28 2025(5minutesaftercurtain).
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SYNOPSIS
This regional premiere welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling hair braiding shop in Harlem where every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home.
MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT Jocelyn Bioh
She is an award winning GhanaianAmerican writer/performer from New York City. Her written works for theatre include: Merry Wives (Public Theater/Shakespeare in the Park, PBS Great Performances), Nollywood Dreams (MCC Theater), Goddess the musical which will have its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in 2022 and the multi award winning School Girls; Or, The
African Mean Girls Play which was originally produced at MCC Theater in 2017/2018 and has gone on to have over 50 regional productions. She is a former TOW playwriting fellow (2017) and has been commissioned by MTC, Atlantic Theater Co., Williamstown Theatre Festival and Second Stage. Jocelyn has also written for TV on “Russian Doll”, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It”, the upcoming Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things” and is also writing the live screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Once On This Island for Disney+. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Adaptation Drama Desk Award.
CAST BIOS
CHASITY ALLISTON
Ndidi
CHASITY ALLISTON is a dynamic performer who most recently starred as Charlayne in Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Theatre Memphis. She is no stranger to the Hattiloo Theatre stage Jaja’s marks her sixth production with the company. Chasity is best known for her standout roles as Myrt in Carmen Jones and Sandra in Confederates, where she captivated audiences with her powerful presence and emotional range. With a deep love for music-driven storytelling, Chasity continues to bring passion, precision, and soul to every performance.
LYRIC DAVIS
Marie
SEQUOIA GRAY
Miriam
RUTH HERRERA
Vanessa/Sheila/Radia
LYRIC DAVIS is an 11th grader and is excited to be part of this production. This marks her fourth year in theatre, with past performances including Tituba in The Crucible, Ensemble in Oklahoma & Tuck Everlasting, and multiple roles in James and the Giant Peach (James’ Mom, Reporter 1, Cruise Crowd, etc.). In addition to theatre, Lyric has been involved in volleyball, basketball, and has been cheering for Memphis Pride for two years. She would like to give a heartfelt thank you to her parents, grandparents, and teachers for their constant support and encouragement. Most importantly, she thanks God for His blessings and guidance.
SEQUOIA GRAY is a multi-hyphenate creative with a deep passion for The Performing Arts. She is thrilled to return to the Hattiloo stage since her debut performance in season 15’s Marie & Rosetta. Working with Mya Robinson and joining the cast of “JaJa’s African Hair Braiding” is a dream come true!
RUTH HERRERA (Zoë) is eager to give back to her roots by expressing her love for the city through art. She’s thrilled to be collaborating with Hattiloo Theatre and is ready to embark on this creative journey, sharing each step with the community that raised her.
ARIEL LEIRA
Michelle/Chrissy/ LaNiece
ARIEL LEIRA would like to give all the glory, honor, and praise to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this opportunity to be back on the Hattiloo stage! As a child, Ariel had always dreamt of being on the theatre stage. So far, God has blessed her to be in several productions including: 24/7 Café, Til Death, Carmen Jones, Black Odyssey, and now Jaja's African Hair Braiding! She's beyond grateful to be cast as Michelle/Chrissy/LaNiece in this magnificent production! Ariel would like to thank God, her parents, Ms. Maya/Ms. Cyd, Hattiloo Theatre, and the beautiful person reading this for their support!
ANGELA LOVELACE Aminata
TREY OLIVER
James and other Male Characters
ANGELA LOVELACE (Aminata) is thrilled to return to the Hattiloo! Recently, Angela could be seen training at Yale University's Summer Conservatory for Actors and directing shows like Frozen at V.P.A. Magnet, where she has the privilege of being the school's drama teacher! Lovelace was last onstage in Hattiloo's (Ostrander-Nominated) production of "School Girls". She sends love to her family and everyone who's helped bring this beautiful Harlem braid shop to life.
TREY OLIVER is thrilled to be making his Hattiloo debut! He’s a Memphis native who developed a love for acting at an early age after participating in summer programs like Arts Camp, Blues Camp, and Echoes of Truth. Other credits include Waitress (Cal), Hot Wing King (Big Charles), and Fat Ham (Juicy) at Playhouse on the Square. As well as Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Ensemble), A Raisin in the Sun (Walter Lee), and Sister Act (Eddie) at Theatre Memphis. Trey would like to thank all of the teachers and mentors he has had over the years, and most importantly, his family and friends for their unwavering support. Daddy loves you, Harper!
SKYLER PERKINS
Jennifer
WATSON
Jaja
RHONDA WOODFORK
Bea
SKYLER PERKINS has been doing theatre since middle school! She likes to go to the park, roller skate, and hang out with friends! She loves to sing and be around her family! One day, she is looking to become a real estate agent and be successful in whatever she chooses to do!
NAJWA WATSON is a Memphis native whose artistic journey began at age of five. At 15, she first joined Hattiloo Theatre as a dancer in "The Wiz". She later returned as a volunteer, choreographer, and consistent collaborator. Her work most recently earned her an honorary mention in Hattiloo’s 10-Minute Play Festival. She has worked as a stage hand, ensemble member, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, playwright, and more. She has also performed in shows produced in Memphis, TN, Murfreesboro, TN, and Atlanta, GA. This performance is dedicated to her father a Jamaican athlete who came to the U.S. in search of something more -- whose journey continues to inspire her own.
RHONDA WOODFORK JOHNSON is an actress and singer whose passion has afforded her many blessed opportunities locally, internationally, on stage, in film, and on television. Rhonda has been part of the cast in productions at Hattiloo Theatre such as If Scrooge Was A Brother, Once On This Island, Akeylah And The Bee, Simply Simone, Jelly's Last Jam, Carmen, and most recently, The Boy Who Kissed the Sky. Rhonda is also a member of the Playback Memphis Improv Ensemble. "All of my life's opportunities to exert my gifts are God's blessings for my sanity in a crazy world," says Rhonda, who is grateful for the opportunity to be part of another Hattiloo Theatre production.
NAJWA
EKUNDAYO BANDELE
Set Designer
EKUNDAYO BANDELE (Hattiloo Founder & CEO) is a playwright and theater director whose work has significantly impacted the American theater landscape. He has directed three plays by August Wilson and served as an assistant to Tony Award-winning director/actor Ruben Santiago Hudson. His plays, including Judas Hands (Karamu Playhouse), If Scrooge Was a Brother (ETA Creative Arts Foundation), Take the Soul Train to Christmas (Jubilee Theatre), and I, Too Am America (Ensemble Theatre), have been produced nationally. In 2006, he founded Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis, TN, where he serves as CEO. Between 2012 and 2016, Bandele successfully led a $10 million capital campaign to build and expand Hattiloo, resulting in a stateof-the-art facility that opened with no debt and a substantial endowment. His impact extends beyond Memphis, with international initiatives such as a theater management course at Omdurman Islamic University in Sudan and acclaimed productions in Milan, Italy, including his own Mahalia: Queen of Gospel. He has studied Indigenous storytelling in Rwanda and Irish theater at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. He is a Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, where he founded the Morehouse College Theatre Ensemble, and a DeVos Arts Management Fellow at the University of Maryland. In 2022, he established the accredited Hattiloo Black Theatre Studies program at LeMoyne-Owen College. He has served on numerous boards and committees, including a founding board member of the African American Performing Arts Museum, chairman of the Memphis Office of Youth Services, and a current advisory committee member at the University of Tennessee’s Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics.
ADRIAN KENNARD Assistant
Stage Manager
ADRIAN KENNARD is a Memphis, TN native with a deep admiration for theater and a vibrant stage presence. Although he has always been drawn to the performing arts, itwasn’tuntilrecentlythatheembracedactingasapursuit. His talent was recognized with a nomination for an OstranderAwardfor“BestSupportingActor”inaDivisionII play for his role in A Stubborn Holiday, written and directed byMaryAnnWashingtonattheActor’sRenaissanceTheater at Theater Works. He has been in A Motown Christmas, The Meeting, Thoughts of a Colored Man, and participated in the 10MinutePlayFestival,allatHattiloo.Hewasmostrecently seeninTheatreMemphisproductionAin’tMisbehavin’.
MAYA ROBINSON Director
A GERI ROBINSON is a proud native Memphian and been a member of the Memphis theatre community for three decades. Maya graduated from Rollins College BachelorofArtsdegreesinTheatreandPsychologyand s a Masters in Urban Education degree from Union ersity. As an actress and director for the stage, Maya hasworkedonnumerousproductionsforCircuitPlayhouse, Inc. and Hattiloo Theatre, one of which was Hattiloo's firsteverproduction,Home.MostrecentlyshedirectedHattiloo's Season 17 production of Take The Soul Train To Christmas. Maya has received multiple Ostrander Award nominations andawardsforherwork.Inherdailyprofession,sheserves as Managing School Director for The Soulsville Charter SchoolinSouthMemphis.
LAUREN THOMAS
Lighting
Designer
LAURENTHOMASisaLightingDesignerandStageManager, andissoexcitedtobebacktodesignanothershowhereat Hattiloo!ShehasrecentlycompletedherB.SinTheatrewith a minor in Spanish at MTSU. Her recent credits include The Wizard of Oz (Lighting Design, Cumberland County Playhouse), Carmen (ASM, Opera Memphis), The Rake’s Progress (Stage Manager, Opera Memphis), and Finding Nemo Jr. (Lighting Design, Cumberland County Playhouse). Recent Hattiloo credits include: Thoughts Of A Colored Man (LightingDesign),LionKingJr(LightingDesign),andCoconut Cake(LightingDesignerandStageManager).Shewouldlike to thank her friends, family, and fiancée, Toriya, for their support!Theyhopeyouenjoytheshow!Lftdesigns.com
DEJA PATTON is so thankful to be a part of this production! She is a licensed cosmetologist of 8 years, and she currently cares for natural hair in her studio titled “Strut Studios”. She recently made her theatrical debut as Gladys Knight in “A Motown Christmas, ” and she is excited to be at Hattiloo Theatre once again, this time as a member of the production team! She especially would like to thank God for ordering her steps to fulfill His purpose!
CYD TRICE has been working in theatre productions for over thirty years. Since she first began her career, she has taken on various roles, from director, designer, and actor to prop master, videographer, and stage manager. During her undergraduate studies at MIT, Cydnie was a part of Uncle Vanya, La Casa de Bernalda Alba, and the Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ musical Trial By Jury. Since returning to the MidSouth, Cyd has worked on hundreds of shows and films with Theatre Memphis, The Harrell Theatre, Hattiloo Theatre, Cazateatro, Germantown Community Theatre, New Moon Theatre, Stage 88 Productions, Playhouse on the Square, and Opera Memphis.
CYD TRICE
Stage Manager/ Sound Designer
DEJA PATTON
Hair and Wig Designer
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MEET THE HATTILOO STAFF
EEKUNDAYO BANDELE (Hattiloo Founder & CEO) is a playwright and theater director whose work has significantly impacted the American theater landscape. He has directed three plays by August Wilson and served as an assistant to Tony Award-winning director/actor Ruben Santiago Hudson. His plays, including Judas Hands (Karamu Playhouse), If Scrooge Was a Brother (ETA Creative Arts Foundation), Take the Soul Train to Christmas (Jubilee Theatre), and I, Too Am America (Ensemble Theatre), have been produced nationally. In 2006, he founded Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis, TN, where he serves as CEO. Between 2012 and 2016, Bandele successfully led a $10 million capital campaign to build and expand Hattiloo, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility that opened with no debt and a substantial endowment. His impact extends beyond Memphis, with international initiatives such as a theater management course at Omdurman Islamic University in Sudan and acclaimed productions in Milan, Italy, including his own Mahalia: Queen of Gospel. He has studied Indigenous storytelling in Rwanda and Irish theater at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. He is a Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, where he founded the Morehouse College Theatre Ensemble, and a DeVos Arts Management Fellow at the University of Maryland. In 2022, he established the accredited Hattiloo Black Theatre Studies program at LeMoyneOwen College. He has served on numerous boards and committees, including a founding board member of the African American Performing Arts Museum, chairman of the Memphis Office of Youth Services, and a current advisory committee member at the University of Tennessee’s Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics.
HATSHEPSUT BANDELE (Customer Service Coordinator) is passionate about celebrating and promoting Black art and culture. Working at Hattiloo brings her joy as she wholeheartedly believes in the power of the arts. In her role, she is committed to ensuring that each visitor feels genuinely welcomed and wellinformed about the upcoming plays and events at Hattiloo. Handling ticket sales and subscriptions, she strives to deliver customer service that reflects my appreciation and pride in everything Hattiloo represents.
NATE HERRINGTON
(Marketing Coordinator) is a Memphis native from Westwood, Memphis, TN. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Christian Brothers University in 2024 and specializes in social media marketing. Outside of his marketing work, Nate is passionate about photography, videography, and all things music. He owns the photography brand Nate Herrington Photography and creates visuals for local artists in the Memphis scene under the brand name Limbø Visuals, collaborating with his collective of visual creators known as 4x Collective. He is proud to be part of the Hattiloo team and looks forward to sharing its mission with audiences both inside and outside the theatre walls.
PATRICIA SMITH (Theatre Production Manager) boasts a remarkable background, having played Judge Dunbar in NBC's Bluff City Law. Her theatrical journey features performances in Ain't Misbehavin' and a role as Assistant Director for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, both in Milan, Italy. Additionally, Patricia directed Hattiloo's Black Nativity in collaboration with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. With a wealth of experience in performing, directing, and costuming at Hattiloo Theatre, her most recent projects include Directing and costuming A Motown Christmas and a supporting role on film, which has not yet been released.
ROSANNA SMITH (Office Manager), a Tennessee native from southwest Memphis, is the eldest of nine children born to Rev. J. W. Smith, Sr., and Lillie B. Smith. She graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967 and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Her career began in 1970 as a Reservationist at American Express, followed by a role as an Office Manager at Murphy Oil Company. Rosanna earned an Associate Degree in Accounting and Data Processing from Memphis School of Commerce in 1973 and worked as an assistant bookkeeper at Goodwill Industries before joining Kroger in 1974. She served as an accounting clerk and office manager at Kroger until her retirement in 2002. After retirement, she worked at Katz Worldwide Logistics and the Shelby County Health Department until late 2013.
In her religious community, Rosanna was an Administrative Assistant and Church Clerk at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for 33 years and held various educational roles at Kimbrough Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, Mississippi. She has received numerous awards and certificates for her contributions to Christian education and community service.
JARROD WALKER (Theatre Manager) an imaginative trailblazer, is fueled by an inherent passion for creativity. Jarrod has immersed himself in event coordination, theater direction, and product launches for over two decades. Whether orchestrating weddings, plays, or other significant life events, his ability to infuse creativity into every project is the driving force behind his success.
As an accomplished event professional, administrative assistant, and theater director, he is dedicated to crafting unparalleled experiences for his clients and audiences. From providing essential administrative support to executing productions, he has played a pivotal role in turning clients’ dreams into tangible realities. For Jarrod Walker, the possibilities are boundless when creativity takes center stage, and his journey continues to be a testament to the transformative power of artistic innovation.
NAJWA WATSON (Engagement Coordinator) a Memphis native of Jamaican descent, brings over 14 years of administrative expertise to her role at Hattiloo Theatre. Her commitment spans nearly 15 years, reflecting a profound dedication to community and service. Najwa excels in organizing, project support, delivering exceptional customer service, and coordinating special events. Hattiloo is not just her workplace but her second home, where she contributes proudly as a professional, performer, and creative force. With gratitude and honor, she will consistently embody Hattiloo's values through her endeavors.
FELICIA WHEELER (Patron Engagement Coordinator), an advocate for the power of creative expression, is a multidisciplinary artist and experienced nonprofit arts professional specializing in development and fundraising strategies. With a foundation in arts administration and education, Felicia brings a deep understanding and passion to both the artistic and operational sides of the creative + cultural sector.
In her current work, Felicia focuses on donor cultivation, relationship building and strategic resource development in order to sustain and grow arts initiatives. Ardent about advancing the arts as a tool for community empowerment, Felicia Wheeler brings both creativity and rigor to every aspect of the work that she engages in and represents.
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Sheorldine White
Sheronda Smith
Shunta Chevis
Smori Cooper
Sondra Brooks-Whitfield
Stephanie Pugh
Stephanie Smith
Takeitha Chambers
Tamara Rogers
Tanya Butler
Tarsha Jones, Crye-Leike Realtors
Tasha Chesser
Telesa Taylor
Teresa Peterson
Thedrick Griffin
Therese Mangold
Tonya Young
Tosha Downey
Tradinah Johnson
Tymikia & Nicholas Glenn
Tyrol & Teresa Brazzell
Valerie Fitzgerald
Vanecia Belser Kimbrow, Esq
Vanessa Conner
Velma Nelson
Veronica & Brett Batterson
Vontyna Winfrey
Will Hopkins
Wyndie Oliver
Yvon Foster
Zoe Simpson
Ensemble
Angela Ford
Cheryl Forbes
Chikeeta Numa
Dana Stith-Gray
Dorothy Mayse
Erlie Pruitt
Harold Williams
Jacqueline Sneed
Jerry B. Hemingway Sr.
Karen Brady
Karren Porter
Kelvin & Collette Vaughn
Kimberly Ferguson
Laura Lemon
Lillian & Bernice Family Foundation Fund
Linda Phillips
Lynette Miller
Mary Layton
Melissa Barton
Melodye Ruby
Melvin & Margaret Lee
Methodist EAP Team, in memory of Gwen Goodwin
Michael Detroit
Missionary Society of St. James AME Church
Morris Lipson
Rita J Cowans
Robert & Wanda Randolph
Sallie A. Boyd
Timika Sholar Mattox
Tina Milstead
Valencia Washington
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