Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, a beloved Harlem hotspot where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the locals’ locks. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. But beneath the surface lies a current of uncertainty, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being outsiders in their own neighborhood. From the pen of acclaimed Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh (Goddess, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Obie winner Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is “a play that is equally affecting as it is hilarious,” hails Entertainment Weekly.

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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

During the last week of summer vacation, 12-year-old Suzy Swanson learns that her best friend Franny has drowned. Desperate to make sense of Franny’s death, Suzy immerses herself in her own imagination, where she can circumnavigate the globe, plunge into the terrifying depths of the ocean, explore the collapsed stars of the most distant galaxies, and perhaps even solve the mysteries of the universe. Adapted from the best-selling novel, The Thing About Jellyfish is a visually stunning and deeply emotional coming-of-age tale about love, loss, friendship, and the profound expansiveness of the human spirit.

The Thing About Jellyfish

Experience the Northern California Premier of "The Heart Sellers," a poignant and humorous exploration of immigrant life in the 1970s, brought to life by the talented Lloyd Suh and directed by Jennifer Chang. This captivating production is a collaborative effort between TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Aurora Theatre Company, and Capital Stage, showcasing the intertwined lives of Luna and Jane, two immigrants navigating the complexities of their new country during Thanksgiving. As they attempt to celebrate with an improvised turkey dinner, their shared experiences of hope, loneliness, and the pursuit of the American dream unfold over a bottle of wine, revealing the universal story of immigration and belonging.

Don't miss this intimate and inviting performance, available for in-person viewing from February 8 to March 9, and through streaming from March 4 to 9. Join us for a journey that celebrates the spirit of perseverance and the shared dreams that unite us all.

The Heart Sellers

Aurora Theatre

When the distinguished elderly owner of a rural estate returns with a new, young wife, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions — and vodka — flow freely, and weapons are drawn. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) plays Uncle Vanya in this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.

Uncle Vanya

This modern-verse translation of Aristophanes' classic comedy blends heightened language and 21st-century sensibilities to explore the power of the sex strike. Now set in a futuristic, drag-influenced, underground bar, this production will address issues of bodily autonomy, sexual and gender agency, and what we are willing to sacrifice in the face of continuous war.

Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation

University of California, Berkeley

In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unraveled the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon made headlines and ignited a debate that reverberated far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs — what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity.

Here There Are Blueberries

**Crumbs from the Table of Joy**

**Presented by:** To Be Announced  
**Written by:** Lynn Nottage  
**Location:** Our Theatre  
**In-Person Performances:** April 26 - May 25  
**Streaming Performances:** May 20 - May 25  

**Overview:**  
Dive into the heart of 1950s America with "Crumbs from the Table of Joy," a compelling drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. This intimate, incisive, and incandescent production follows the story of Ernestine Crump and her family as they navigate the complexities of race, sex, politics, religion, and post-war sentiment after relocating from Pensacola to Brooklyn. The sudden death of Ernestine's mother prompts her father to seek spiritual enlightenment, leading the family to the doorstep of their hard-drinking, Communist-leaning Aunt Lily. Through Ernestine's eyes, audiences are offered a voyeuristic glimpse into the era's tumultuous interplay, making for a poignant story of heartbreak, resilience, and joy.

**Critics Say:**  
"Crumbs From the Table of Joy is a small window into the past, and this almost voyeuristic glimpse is worth attention." - New York Post

**Tickets:**  
Available for both in-person and streaming performances. Secure your spot for this not-to-be-missed theatrical experience by visiting our Box Office or website.

**Don't Miss Out:**  
Join us for a journey back in time with "Crumbs from the Table of Joy," and experience the vibrant storytelling of Lynn Nottage as it comes to life on stage.

Crumbs from the Table of Joy

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor, surrealism, and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift, meditating on themes of human connection, memory, and growing older.

The Aves

Former Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross returns to stage a new production of the brilliant and hilarious one-woman show originally written for Lily Tomlin. Through the eyes of a lovable and eccentric bag lady with a sharp wit and a heart as vast as the cosmos she ponders, Wagner weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that celebrate a mosaic of humanity in all its beauty, chaos, and contradiction. One woman plays a whole cast of quirky and unforgettable characters, revealing the invisible threads that connect us all.

The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe

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