Da Kink in My Hair

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Synopsis:

“Set in a West Indian hair salon in Toronto, Da Kink in My Hair gives voice to a group of women who tell us their unforgettable, moving, and often hilarious stories. Mixing laughter and tears and told in words, music, and dance, the stories explore the hardship, struggles, and joys of black women’s lives.” (From the Playwrights Canada Press Website)

Characters:

Novelette / Shawnette / Sister Patsy / Sherelle / Sharmaine / Nia / Miss Enid / Stacey Anne / Charlie / Claudette

First Produced:

2001, Toronto Fringe Festival

Resources:

Available through Playwrights Canada Press.

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Notes:

Da Kink in My Hair was adapted into a television series of the same name in 2007 and was broadcast by Global until 2009.