Heritage, Her-i-tage, and Hair-i-tage

Heritage, Her-i-tage, and Hair-i-tage by Adrienne Dawes

(4)
Productions (36)
Comedy
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10 - 15 minutes
3 W,  (3-4 actors possible: 3-4 W, )
Set: At minimum, just a chair and the suggestion of a mirror

As Rebekah, a multiracial teenager, confronts herself in the mirror, the Nap Patrol storms in to prevent her from cutting off her hair. Armed with beauty supplies and armfuls of Ebony magazines, the Nap Patrol Officers are determined to teach Rebekah to "love her beautiful Black heritage," but on their own terms and within their own definition of what it is to "be Black." A poignant satire of racial politics, this play explores the rigid notions of beauty, race, and heritage within our society.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Comedies: Volume 1.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

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Play Details

As Rebekah, a multiracial teenager, confronts herself in the mirror, the Nap Patrol storms in to prevent her from cutting off her hair. Armed with beauty supplies and armfuls of Ebony magazines, the Nap Patrol Officers are determined to teach Rebekah to "love her beautiful Black heritage," but on their own terms and within their own definition of what it is to "be Black." A poignant satire of racial politics, this play explores the rigid notions of beauty, race, and heritage within our society.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 3 W,  (3-4 actors possible: 3-4 W, )
  • Set: At minimum, just a chair and the suggestion of a mirror

Published Reviews

"While very funny, Heritage also addressed the issue of racism within the black community and challenged the accepted ideas of what a black woman 'should' do to her hair."

The Phoenix (Sarah Lawrence College)

Production History

APR 20, 2024 - APR 20, 2024
Alabama State University Visual and Performance Arts Department
Montgomery, AL United States
 Alabama State University Visual and Performance Arts Department Montgomery, AL United States
MAY 22, 2021 - MAY 22, 2021
Getting to Happy Wellness
Greensboro, NC United States
 Getting to Happy Wellness Greensboro, NC United States
APR 23, 2021 - APR 23, 2021
Garfield High School
Seattle, WA United States
 Garfield High School Seattle, WA United States
NOV 15, 2019 - NOV 15, 2019
Kuumba Players
Staunton, VA United States
 Kuumba Players Staunton, VA United States
JAN 19, 2019 - JAN 25, 2019
Iowa City High Speech
Lone Tree, IA United States
 Iowa City High Speech Lone Tree, IA United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 14, 2018
Simeon
Chicago, IL United States
 Simeon Chicago, IL United States
DEC 06, 2018 - DEC 09, 2018
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI United States
 Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI United States
OCT 28, 2018 - OCT 28, 2018
City High Drama
Iowa City, IA United States
 City High Drama Iowa City, IA United States
MAR 22, 2018 - APR 02, 2018
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Dallas, TX United States
 Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dallas, TX United States
DEC 14, 2017 - DEC 15, 2017
North Kansas City High School
North Kansas City, MO United States
 North Kansas City High School North Kansas City, MO United States
NOV 17, 2017 - NOV 19, 2017
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC United States
 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC United States
APR 27, 2017 - APR 27, 2017
The Piney Woods School
Piney Woods, MS United States
 The Piney Woods School Piney Woods, MS United States
NOV 18, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA United States
 Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA United States
APR 28, 2016 - APR 29, 2016
N/A
Springfield, MO United States
 N/A Springfield, MO United States
APR 21, 2016 - APR 22, 2016
N/A
Springfield, MO United States
 N/A Springfield, MO United States
OCT 23, 2015 - OCT 25, 2015
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Potomac, MD United States
 St. Andrew's Episcopal School Potomac, MD United States
OCT 06, 2015 - OCT 06, 2015
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
Sun Prairie, WI United States
 Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Sun Prairie, WI United States
MAY 02, 2014 - MAY 03, 2014
Ellison High School
Killeen, TX United States
 Ellison High School Killeen, TX United States
NOV 15, 2013 - NOV 17, 2013
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC United States
 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC United States
FEB 09, 2013 - FEB 16, 2013
St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
Brampton, ON Canada
 St. Roch Catholic Secondary School Brampton, ON Canada
MAY 10, 2012 - MAY 10, 2012
Roosevelt High School Theatre
Portland, OR United States
 Roosevelt High School Theatre Portland, OR United States
APR 10, 2012 - APR 10, 2012
Blackville Hilda High School
Blackville, SC United States
 Blackville Hilda High School Blackville, SC United States
JUN 05, 2009 - JUN 05, 2009
Kelly Miller Middle School
Washington, DC United States
 Kelly Miller Middle School Washington, DC United States
APR 24, 2009 - APR 26, 2009
Broward College
Davie, FL United States
 Broward College Davie, FL United States
FEB 27, 2009 - FEB 27, 2009
Pines Charter High School
Miramar, FL United States
 Pines Charter High School Miramar, FL United States
FEB 20, 2009 - FEB 20, 2009
Duluth High School
Duluth, GA United States
 Duluth High School Duluth, GA United States
NOV 17, 2008 - NOV 17, 2008
Early College High School
Marrero, LA United States
 Early College High School Marrero, LA United States
FEB 07, 2008 - FEB 09, 2008
Milton Academy
Milton, MA United States
 Milton Academy Milton, MA United States
FEB 07, 2008 - FEB 09, 2008
Milton Academy
Milton, MA United States
 Milton Academy Milton, MA United States
FEB 28, 2007 - MAR 03, 2007
Columbia College
Columbia, SC United States
 Columbia College Columbia, SC United States
FEB 22, 2006 - FEB 22, 2006
Cambridge School Of Weston
Weston, MA United States
 Cambridge School Of Weston Weston, MA United States
JAN 26, 2005 - JAN 27, 2005
Dixie Hollins High School
St. Petersburg, FL United States
 Dixie Hollins High School St. Petersburg, FL United States
NOV 17, 2004 - NOV 18, 2004
Dixie Hollins High School
St. Petersburg, FL United States
 Dixie Hollins High School St. Petersburg, FL United States
FEB 29, 2004 - FEB 29, 2004
Anadarko High School
Anadarko, OK United States
 Anadarko High School Anadarko, OK United States
JUN 01, 2003 - JUN 30, 2003
African American Playwrights Festival
, NJ United States
 African American Playwrights Festival , NJ United States
JAN 01, 2003 - JUN 01, 2003
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY United States
 Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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