Following acclaimed run of “The Color Purple: The Musical,” Brévo Theatre’s presents South Florida premiere of “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play”
Building on the momentum of “The Color Purple: The Musical,” its title as Miami New Times’ Best Theatre Company of 2026, and a recent Carbonell Award, Brévo Theatre presents the South Florida premiere of “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play” from Sept. 3–27, 2026, at the HIVE Black Box Theatre at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Arriving just as the comedy makes its anticipated Broadway entrance, this South Florida debut offers local theatergoers a chance to engage with this international success during a pivotal chapter of its journey.
Set in 1986 at an elite girls’ boarding school in Ghana, the comedy follows Paulina, whose path to becoming Miss Ghana is threatened by the arrival of Ericka, a charismatic American transfer student. What unfolds is a funny and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, ambition, beauty standards and identity.
Written by award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the play premiered Off-Broadway in 2017 and has become an international success. Often described as “Mean Girls” set in Ghana, it uses humor to explore universal questions about belonging through a distinctly African perspective.
“After the response to ‘The Color Purple: The Musical,’ we wanted to continue presenting stories that entertain audiences while sparking meaningful conversations,” said Zaylin Yates, founding managing director of Brévo Theatre.
The production continues Brévo Theatre’s momentum following “The Color Purple: The Musical” and recognition as Miami New Times’ Best Theatre Company of 2026. And, receiving the Jan McArt Carbonell Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Small Theatr
What
“School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play”
When
Sept. 3-27, 2026
Where
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Performances
Thursdays & Fridays: 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 3 p.m.
Sundays: 5 p.m.
Tickets
Starting at $55
Website
www.brevotheatre.org
About Brévo Theatre
Brévo Theatre is a Carbonell and Silver Palm Award–winning nonprofit arts organization founded by Zaylin Yates and Terrence Pride, committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and sparking cultural dialogue through fearless, socially conscious storytelling. Renowned for Broadway-caliber productions and original premieres, Brévo creates transformative work that reflects, challenges, and elevates the diverse communities of South Florida. Recent highlights include the South Florida premiere of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Fat Ham, presented in collaboration with Island City Stage and GableStage; the world premiere of Me & My Miami: The Musical, a locally inspired work with original music by Broadway’s Patdro Harris and a cast of South Florida artists; and the company’s acclaimed annual holiday tradition, Black Nativity.
