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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

October 1 – November 9, 2025
Mark Taper Forum

Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem, where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the locals’ locks. But beneath the surface of this riotous comedy lies a current of uncertainty, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being outsiders in their own neighborhood. 

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Join us at the Ahmanson and Taper for an incredible season of theatre with our ONE CTG 6-show package! Subscribers will receive tickets to Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Paranormal Activity, Here Lies Love, Kim’s Convenience, Primary Trust, and Mamma Mia!

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Based in Los Angeles, Center Theatre Group is the city's leading not-for-profit theatre company and one of the nation's preemiment arts and cultural organizations. We program plays, musicals, and theatrical experiences at the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Kirk Douglas Theatre. We are also a leader in community engagement and education programs which serve thousands of Angelenos every year. We put theatre at the center of it all, and believe theatre is for everyone. One CTG. One LA. 

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In addition to the shows you see on our stages, Center Theatre Group offers a slate of artistic programming that helps identify and support the next generation of great plays and playwrights. 

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