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Spectral Sisters Productions Original voices, dynamic theater.

SSP cultivates theater left untouched by educational or typical community theater groups, focusing on original plays written by local writers or provocative, cutting edge productions. These productions include the annual Ten Minute Play Festival, held in June each year, the original one act play festival held in the fall, and a play writing workshop presented each year that is free and open to the public.

10/15/2026
10/14/2026

Step inside JaJa's salon for the freshest styles and the hottest tea, sweetened with laughter and a whole lotta love!

Get your tickets now for JaJa's African Hair Braiding, a vibrant, Tony-nominated comedy-drama by Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The story centers on an eclectic group of hard-working West African stylists who create masterpieces at a bustling Harlem hair salon. During the course of a typical day, the ladies navigate personal drama, love, secrets, joys, and grievances. The play celebrates these immigrant women's industry and spirit while exploring the high expectations and grim realities of pursuing the American Dream.

Spectral Sisters is dedicated to bringing bold, diverse theatre experiences to our community, and we're excited to launch our new Spectrum Series with this production. The Spectrum Series is designed to broaden audience connections and open doors for even more of the remarkable talent in our community. And JaJa's is the perfect vehicle to do just that!

Spectral Sisters' staged reading production of JaJa's African Hair Braiding is directed by Alana Pate and features performances by Lauren Bacon (Chrissy, Michelle, Laniece); Nina Cadoree (Ndidi); Leslie Ford (Jennifer); Kanecia Joseph (Aminata); Barbara Moorehead (Bea); Claressa Nixon (Marie); Gwendolyn Nixon (Vanessa, Shiela, Radia); Stephanie Y. Robinson (James, Franklin the Sock Man, Olu the DVD Man, Eric the Jewelry Man); Karen Riley Simmons (JaJa); and Shaylah Simmons (Miriam).

We can't wait to see you there! Link in the bio!

10/11/2026

Little Shop of Horrors at Empty Space Players!

10/05/2026

Hone your playwriting skills at the Spectral Sisters Fall Playwriting Workshop with award-winning playwright Del Shores. All levels welcome!

Register now for SSP's ACT I: Play Writing Workshop conducted by acclaimed television, stage, and film writer, director, actor, and playwright Del Shores on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rapides Foundation Building in downtown Alexandria. Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. Don't sleep on this rare opportunity to hone your craft from a master! Registration is free! Link in the bio!

We had a blast with the Alexandria Museum of Art in presenting "Art Between the Lines: 250 Years of American Poetry." Bo...
09/11/2026

We had a blast with the Alexandria Museum of Art in presenting "Art Between the Lines: 250 Years of American Poetry." Board members Jef Goelz, Ty Cedars, Karen Riley Simmons, and David Holcombe, and cast member Meredith Peterson read poetry that inspired the artists' works in this exhibition, celebrating the US 250th year. The works are on view in the museum's Overlook Gallery through October 10.

06/14/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN for the Spectral Sisters 2027 10-Minute Playwriting Contest! Next year's theme? "Can I Get That With Cheese?" Send us your funniest, zaniest 10 minutes and show us how cheesy you can get! Deadline March 15, 2027.

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