Amerykanie
by Jenni Lamb
What inspired you to write this play?
My hairstylist, Antje Kastner, is an immigrant from Germany and lived there when it was an Eastern Bloc country. This is similar to my own family, who immigrated here from Poland in 1959. We’ve had great conversations about the differences between hair techniques in Europe and the US. We’ve also talked a lot about how these immigrants change their looks to become more “American.”
Production History
“Amerykanie” was written and produced for The Salon Project: an immersive theatrical engagement created by theater and beauty artists. The Salon Project received a workshop production in May 2025 (partially supported by a grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events).
Produced by: Second Site (Rachel DuBose and Jenni Lamb, Co-Lead Artists)
Directed by: Kezia Waters
Staged Reading Performances by: Brenda Barrie, Maria Stephens, and Tasha James
“Amerykanie” by Jenni Lamb
Note: This script is published for reading and educational purposes only. No production, staged reading, or public performance may occur without the express written permission of the playwright. For rights inquiries, please contact the playwright directly or secondsitechi@gmail.com.
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