THE OFF- BROADWAY HIT PLAY COMES TO LOS ANGELES FOR 3 SHOWS ONLY!
Black Angels Over Tuskegee is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen told in narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood. The play goes beyond the headlines of the popular stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and exposes the men who exhibited the courage to excel, in spite of all the overwhelming odds against them.
In addition to performing at the Smithsonian Institute Black Angels Over Tuskegee won an NAACP Award for Best Ensemble, A New York Audelco Award for Special Achievement and an Artistic Director Achievement Award for Best Play. The play lands in Los Angeles in its 2016 tour whereas in the past has received nationals sponsorships from The National Urban League, NAACP, Wells Fargo,Time Warner Cable, Tuskegee University just to name a few.
The play debuted Janaury 2008 at the Whitmore Lindley Theatre before it's transfer to New York City. It comes back North Hollywood to celebrate it's 7th year where it all begin. The show is still running in New York City and has been on the New York Times Readers Choice of plays to see "twice."
The play recently performed a private show for the 2015 NFL Buffalo Bills. Head coach Rex Ryan who has seen the show four times is one of the play's biggest fans. "The play was as good as advertised," Ryan said. "The message was outstanding, about teamwork, the way you have to take care of each other, the way you have to go through adversity and still go out and function on a high level." Black Angels Over Tuskegee also performed for the 2010 and 2012 New York Jets teams.
The longest running All-African American Male play In New York City History!!
“Uplifting! Inspirational! This show is also tough to resist. By the end, when the pilots overcame their obstacles and finally got up into the air to the swelling of music, tears welled up in my eyes.” - New York Times
"The characters are so realistic that the audience can't help but be thoroughly moved!" - Associated Press
"Excellent ensemble acting keeps Black Angels Over Tuskegee soaring. Some plays teach, others celebrate, and a few simply entertain. Black Angels Over Tuskegee manages to do all three and one thing more: It inspires." -Back Stage
"Stunning!" - Curtain Up
Black Angels Over Tuskegee Cast Members:
Layon Gray, Thaddeus Daniels, Melvin Huffnagle, David Roberts, Craig Colasanti, Delano Barbosa, Jeantique Oriol, Lamar Cheston
Black Angels Over Tuskegee Creative Team
Author: Layon Gray
Director: Layon Gray
Producer: Edmund Gaynes, Layon Gray Enterprises,
Technical Director: Mitch Ost
Stage Manager: Nilton Colon
Press: David Gersten & Associates
For More Information log on to www.BlackAngelsOverTuskegee.com or call (323) 762 3488
