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    #38 Braiding the Stories of Black Hair on Broadway: Nana Mensah

    #38 Braiding the Stories of Black Hair on Broadway: Nana Mensah

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    #38 Braiding the Stories of Black Hair on Broadway: Nana Mensah

    FromThe Black Business of Broadway

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    Length:
    39 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 9, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Nana Mensah, a Ghanaian-American writer, director, producer, and actress, joins the podcast to discuss her Broadway debut in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding". She discusses her Ghanaian-American heritage, shares her experience of playing the role of Aminata, the community's response, and the importance of bringing a story about the Black immigrant experience to Broadway.

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    Released:
    Nov 9, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    If you are looking to break into the business of Broadway, this podcast is for you. The Black Business of Broadway is a bi-monthly podcast brought to you by The Broadway League that highlights the stories, how to’s and successes of the Black administrators, producers, directors, managers, creatives, and legends of Broadway. Tune in as our host, Gennean Scott, chats with these professionals and helps you find your career on Broadway. The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Our 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Each year, League members bring Broadway to more than 30 million people in New York and more than 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada.