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The
BLACK GENTS of Hollywood ..is the portrayal of one man's coming to terms with the re-percussions of the decisions that he has made in life before the inevitable happens. With little time on his side, he searches his soul for inner peace and his mind wanders back down the road that put him in his current predica-ment. WINNER - Best Play, Best Ensemble, Best Choreography, Best Producer. |
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WEBEIME Critics agree it is an incredible story...“ WEBEIME...IS A WARRIOR CRY AFTER THE BLOODY BATTLE HAS BEEN FOUGHT AND SURVIVED” - NY Theater Corps. “WEBEIME...YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO SEE IT” - NY Theater Online. “WEBEIME...WOULD BREAK YOUR HEART IF IT WEREN’T SO BUSY TRYING TO HEAL IT” - Off Broadway Review. |
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BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE
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Layon’s latest Work about the renown Tuskegee Airmen. The play
is currently performing in Los Angeles with talks to bring
to the National Black Theater Festival in 2009. an Incredible
piece of literary history that should never be forgotten. What
audiences are says....This story had the 4 E's. It was
enthralling, educational, exciting and entertaining." "I get
excited every-time I tell someone about the show.""It was very
moving. I have a family member who recently past and was a
Tuskegee Airman, who also - finally - received a Medal of
Honor from the President. It was a proud moment for my family
and to see a production like this, was truly an honor and it
indirectly allowed me to pay tribute to my uncle. The writing
and cast was fabulous." |
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ME AT THE OAK In 1955 Louisiana, a Caucasian family moves into an all African American neighborhood.When their little girl falls from an old oak tree in a neighbor's yard, the local law informs the African American family that the tree must be chopped down. The Black family refuse due to the history of the tree--many of their ancestors were hung from it. WINNER of (3) ADA Awards including Best Writer, Best Director, Best Play. Winner of (5) MADDY Awards, WINNER- NAACP Award. What critics are saying..."Some themes echo such plays as Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun and August Wilson's The Piano Lesson." Los Angeles Times. "An acappella prayer meeting sung at the foot of the oak by the black ensemble will tear your heart--and bring goose bumps," says the North Hollywood Arts District. LAYON GRAY has also written other plays that have won several awards “ GHOSTS, SOLDIERS DONT CRY, SEARCHING FOR WILLIE LYNCH, 8 SHADES, THE DEATH OF ME ( a one man show) |
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DIARY OF A CATHOLIC SCHOOL DROPOUT Los Angeles longest continuously running play. A powerful look into the diary of a young woman contemplating suicide. WINNER 2005 ADA AWARD - Best Play. “Eight girls died in a tragic burning. Relive the hour leading up to this tragic event.” Diary won the 2005 ADA Award for Best Play, and was nominated for (2) NAACP Awards 2006. The play touches on suicide and molestation. Diary has been continu-ously running in LA since 2003 with over 100 different casts. It continues to touch lives male and female. See Promo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm9LDPU7fg8 |
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GIRLS OF SUMMER Layon Gray's The Girls of Summer won the 2006 NAACP Award for Best Play. “In 1945 Chicago, the coach of an all-black female baseball team is found dead. Who did it? Racism, sexism, deceit, and be-trayal are brought to light as this powerful drama unveils the hidden story beneath the surface.” In early pre-production as a major feature film, many of Hollywood’s top African American actors are expressing interest in this powerful much needed pro-duction about African American women. See Promo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeP8XrkjK00 |