School Girls - Or, The African Mean Girls

School Girls - Or, The African Mean Girls" is a sharp, satirical play by Jocelyn Bioh that offers a fresh take on the high school hierarchy. It follows a group of students at a Ghanaian boarding school vying for the coveted Miss Ghana 1986 pageant title, exploring themes of beauty standards, colorism, and ambition with humor and depth. This production brings a critically acclaimed story to a new audience. Catch this insightful theatrical event on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York, NY. The Friedman is a Broadway house known for presenting compelling, contemporary works in an intimate setting, making it a good fit for this kind of character-driven narrative. It's a show that resonates with anyone interested in social commentary and character studies.