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School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

First Preview: Oct 9, 2018
Opening Date: Oct 9, 2018
Closing Date: Dec 9, 2018
Running Time: 01:40
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

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Playing @
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St, New York, NY 10012
New York Times Critic’s Pick, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh is back in session for an encore run this fall at MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! 

Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss 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.

Directed by Tony Award® winner Rebecca Taichman, Bioh’s buoyant and biting comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe.

How far would you go to be queen bee?
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: No performance 10/23 & 10/31 Add performance 10/22 & 10/29 at 7 pm

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Book
  • Jocelyn Bioh

Director
  • Rebecca Taichman

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$49.00 - $125.00

Lottery & Rush

$20 - full-time high school and college students can be purchased 20 minutes before curtain (cash only) with valid ID pending availability

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Lobby. Counter 44".
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front. Curb 6".
  • Restroom

    There is an accessible restroom located on the first floor of the theatre, which is open prior to, during intermission and after performances. Please inform the House Manager if you need assistance. This restroom is not available during the performance.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    None
  • Entrance

    The ramp entrance to the first floor of the theatre is accessible for wheelchairs and motorized chairs. The orchestra is accessible via a ramp located in the lobby; the ramp is 42” wide. Theatre aisles are 35” wide.
  • Water Fountain

    A water fountain is located only on the Mezzanine level up a flight of 20 steps.
  • Assisted Listening System

    The theatre is equipped with a Radio Frequency Listening System. Listening devices are provided at no charge. Identification (driver’s license, major credit card, passport, etc.) is required as a deposit. Headphones and induction neck loops available, or you may connect your personal earphones via a 3.5mm jack
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating available.

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