School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play Off-Broadway Original Cast
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...
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Ericka Boafo
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...
Paulina Sarpong
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...
Gifty
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...
Ama
Nana
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...
Mercy
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...
Headmistress Francis
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
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | MaameYaa Boafo |
| 2018 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Mirirai Sithole |
| 2018 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play | MaameYaa Boafo |
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