Mia Ellis
Latest News on Mia Ellis:
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum (Oct 13, 2025)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum (Sep 11, 2025)
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse (May 29, 2025)
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum (Oct 13, 2025)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum (Sep 11, 2025)
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse (May 29, 2025)
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Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Jus
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Justin Ellington, project desig
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
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​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
News
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Oct 13, 2025
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, completing a mini tour of regional theaters at the Mark Taper Forum following an acclaimed New York run in the fall of 2023, is a tender and humorous snapshot of a community and also a plea for community.
by Evan Henerson - Oct 13, 2025
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, completing a mini tour of regional theaters at the Mark Taper Forum following an acclaimed New York run in the fall of 2023, is a tender and humorous snapshot of a community and also a plea for community.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!
Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 21, 2025
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there — along with some of their customers. Bioh has populated her play with a cast of big personalities and peppers in just enough of the stylists’ backstories to allow us to learn more about them.
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 21, 2025
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there — along with some of their customers. Bioh has populated her play with a cast of big personalities and peppers in just enough of the stylists’ backstories to allow us to learn more about them.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
LAVENDER MEN Wins Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Festival Favorite & Best Actor
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.
Photos: LAVENDER MEN Premieres At Micheaux Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, premiered at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA at the Culver Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, premiered at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA at the Culver Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LAVENDER MEN To Screen At Micheaux Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
Lavender Men, directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, will screen at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film reimagines Abraham Lincoln's life through the eyes of a stage manager. Learn how to attend the screening.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
Lavender Men, directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, will screen at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film reimagines Abraham Lincoln's life through the eyes of a stage manager. Learn how to attend the screening.
Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Jake Bridges - Sep 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
by Jake Bridges - Sep 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
LAVENDER MEN To Tour Multiple Film Festival This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024
LAVENDER MEN will tour to multiple film festivals this fall. Learn more about the film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024
LAVENDER MEN will tour to multiple film festivals this fall. Learn more about the film.
Photos: Rehearsals for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
See photos of Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Arena Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
See photos of Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Arena Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
LAVENDER MEN To Premiere At OutSouth Queer Film Festival In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 — Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 — Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.
Review: GIRL SHUT YOUR MOUTH at The Breakout, at The Mill
by Barry Lenny - Jul 24, 2023
A complex and emotionally powerful play.
by Barry Lenny - Jul 24, 2023
A complex and emotionally powerful play.
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