A CO-PRODUCTION WITH PORTLAND CENTER STAGE AT THE ARMORY
School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play
January 18 - February 17, 2020
Portland Center Stage: U.S. Bank Main Stage
A co-production with Portland Center Stage
play by Jocelyn Bioh
directed by Lava Alapai
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 nearly topples the social order of Paulina’s hive-minded friends. Jocelyn Bioh’s biting comedy explores the challenges facing teenage girls across the globe and cautions that while beauty may be only skin deep, its pursuit can cut much deeper.
Awards for Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls
2018 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play
2018 Outer Critics Circle Award for John Gassner Playwriting Award
To learn about the CAST and CREATIVE team of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, please visit the PCS page.
Accessibility
Open Captioned Matinee
Wheelchair seating
Call the box office at 503.241.1278 to reserve.
Digital FM hearing systems are available
