The Great Jheri Curl Debate by Inda Craig-Galván

FULL-LENGTH 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.
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The Great Jheri Curl Debate

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    2 Nov. 2021
    “ Has Veralynn finally found her purpose? A moving and heartfelt look at finding that gift and the friendship that forms as a result. Well done. ”
  • Playwrights Foundation:
    2 May. 2021
    “ Playwrights Foundation highly recommends THE GREAT JHERI CURL DEBATE, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends THE GREAT JHERI CURL DEBATE as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021 ”

2 F, 3 M total
1 M - Korean 40s-50s, 1 M - African-American 20s, 1 M - White 40s-50s
1 F - African-American 40s, 1F - African-American 20s,

Development History

  • Workshop
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    East West Players Writers Group
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    2020

Production History

  • Professional
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    East West Players
    ,
    2022