BLACK BASTARD Comes to Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild
- May 24, 2024
This June, writer/performer Jon Joseph Gentry transports audiences to 1990s Houston with his solo show 'Black Bastard.' Portraying over 10 vividly-rendered characters, Gentry guides viewers through a prismatic coming-of-age tale brimming with humor, heart, and stylistic flair.
Robert O'Hara to Direct Film of BARBECUE Starring Colman Domingo
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 22, 2024
According to Deadline, playwright Robert O'Hara will be bringing Barbecue to the big screen. O'Hara will be directing the feature film adaptation of his play, which will star Colman Domingo, Marisa Tomei, and Danai Gurira. Domingo is no stranger to Barbecue, having directed a production of the play at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Onscreen, Domingo recently starred in the film version of The Color Purple and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in 2023's Rustin.
THE COLOR PURPLE Director Blitz Bazawule to Direct Upcoming BLACK SAMURAI
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 10, 2024
Fresh off the heals of his 2023 musical hit The Color Purple, director Blitz Bazawule has found his next project. According to Variety, the director will be working with Warner Bros. on a new take on the story of Yasuke, the 16th century African warrior. In addition to Warner Bros, three other studios were also interested in the project, resulting in a bidding war.
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