Veralynn Jackson knows hair, she knows her neighborhood, and she also knows that the invention of the Jheri Curl marks the end of the world. When she takes a job in Mr. Kim’s Korean-owned Black beauty supply store and the posters start talking to her, Veralynn might finally come to know her true calling.
Developed in the East West Players’ Playwrights Group and a finalist for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival, THE GREAT JHERI CURL DEBATE holds its world premiere this fall on the East West Players stage.
Directed by Scarlett Kim
Dramaturgy by Alice Tuan
Lighting Design by Wesley Charles Siu Muen Chew
Scenic Design by Carlo Maghirang
Projections Design by Hsuan-Kuang Hsieh
Costume Design by Mylette Nora
Hair & Wig Design by Shelia Dorn
Props Design by Rye Mandel
Sound Design by John Zalewski
Stage Management by Amber R. Dettmers
Performances by Julanne Chidi Hill, Ryun Yu, Ray Baker, Mildred Marie Langford, Bruce A. Lemon Jr.
Projection Design by Stage Raw Award, 2023