REVIEW: “Jaja’s” is Black Girl Magic at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Although a comedy, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” examines the power and strength of community. In times of strife, love will persist.
June 8, 2025
Although a comedy, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” examines the power and strength of community. In times of strife, love will persist.
The production is funny, heartwarming, and richly entertaining. It delivers harsh truths about immigrant experiences. The structure of the play is strong–it allows us to
Lochmueller is hilarious and a gifted storyteller
…the sheer gusto of the cast made it hard not to laugh along.
“We fell in love with the city,” McCombs says. “I never dreamed that as actors we could buy a home here.”