Great News! Due to Popular Demand Another has been added February 24th & ( 25th sold out) LAMMAN RUCKER of Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns" Stars in "BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE" @ US Navy Memorial - RS

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"BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE"

A new play from Layon Gray

Executive Producer

George V Johnson Jr

 

 

Due to Popular Demand

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011

 

Curtain 8:00 PM

At the US Navy Memorial Museum/Theater

 

Changing the world of entertainment one story at a time"

WINNER - 2009 NAACP THEATRE AWARD - BEST ENSEMBLE.

WINNER - 2009 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD- BEST PLAY.

WINNER - 2010 NYC Audelco Award "Special Achievement

 

 

 

Black Angels Over Tuskegee is a story told in narrative of six men embarking on a journey

to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The story explores their collective

struggle with Jim Crow. Challenging their intelligence, patriotism, brotherhood,

and dreams of inclusive and fair society.

 

The play goes beyond the headlines of popular stories and reveals the heart and soul

of the Tuskegee Airmen who exhibited the courage to excel inspite of the

overwhelming odds against them...

 

 

The

 

LAMMAN RUCKER

Rucker was born in Pittsburgh, PA,

the son of Nana Malaya, a playwright, and Eric Rucker. Rucker spent his formative years in the greater Washington, DC, Maryland area. He hails from a very dedicated and supportive immediate and extended family. He first had an interest in acting after he was placed in many child pageants. His first acting role was as Martin Luther King in the 4th grade. He was in the drama club in 7th grade and then attended high school at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. He has an undergraduate degree in Information Technology and Business and his graduate degree in Education and Curriculum Development. He played basketball in college and semi-pro ball for a short time after that. He is the oldest of three children, having a younger sister and brother who has sinced passed.

 

Rucker's major role came in 2002 when he assumed the role of attorney T. Marshall Travers on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, opposite Tamara Tunie. He left the series the following year, and portrayed Garret Williams on ABC's All My Children in 2005. He has starred in a few of Tyler Perry's productions such as a guest role on House of Payne, the film version of Why Did I Get Married? alongside Perry, Janet Jackson and Jill Scott, as well as appearing in a small role in the film version of Meet The Browns as Vera's adult son, Will. He currently has a starring role on Perry's second sitcom Meet the Browns reprising his role as Will. This time, Will has a much larger role (compared to his part in the movie) just gotten married to a beautiful fellow co-worker. To promote his work in Perry's films, Rucker appeared on The Mo'Nique Show March 14 , 2010 and discussed the fear and beauty of shooting at a location so close to water, yet so close to home.

 

Rucker remains active with a variety of grassroots, civic, and international organizations that focus on the improvement of critically challenged communities in the US. He is represented by D.C. based sports and entertainment attorney E. Lindsey Maxwell II, Esq. The two met in during their college years while in Pittsburgh. Two years ago, Mr. Rucker and Mr. Maxwell formed Black Tiger Edutainment, a company devoted to entertainment ventures and production of independent films. Earlier this year, Mr. Rucker and Mr. Maxwell teamed up with Dallas spa owner, Thai Morrisson to form a new skin care line called Forplai (www.forplai.com).

 

 

The soldiers: (L-R) Layon Gray, Derek Shaun (bottom); David Wendell Boykins, Thom Scott II, and Demetrius Gross, (middle); and Lamman Rucker (top). (Alexandra Marlin)

 

Rich Skidmore

UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington DC

 

 

 

UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington DC

 

U.S. Navy Memorial Museum/Theater

300 seats

Only One Performance

Make your reservations today!

 

WASHINGTON DC - On Friday, February 25, 2011, the United States Navy Memorial will host a Special Benefit Performance of "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" an award winner 2009 NAACP Best Ensemble. A play written by Layon Gray winner of the NAACP 2009 Director of Achievement Award for the Best Play is currently playing off Broadway.

The play tells a narrative of six (6) African American men, who became known as the "Red Tail Tuskegee Airmen," embarking on a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Corps. The play chronicles the lives of these six men as they explain their collective personal experiences and challenges with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism and dreams for an inclusive fair society of brotherhood.

Black Angels Over Tuskegee is a play which goes beyond the headlines of the popular stories of the Tuskegee Airmen. It brings front and center the men exhibited the courage to excel in spite of the tremendous odds they faced.

Proceeds to benefit the youth programs of 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC and East Coast Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

East Coast Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. is dedicated to fostering and preserving the history of Black achievements in aviation and to the inspire and motivate young men and women toward a career in aviation and aerospace.

 

The mission of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life withinour communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youthand the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.

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Perception Creations invites Sponsorship bids

 

Perception Creations has issued a notice today soliciting sponsors for "Black Angels Over Tuskegee". The notice, from Executive Producer Brenda Jackson , invites bids for the top level sponsorship categories. The top sponsorship levels contain many fringe benefits. There are additional levels tailored to fit the budget of most businesses, as well as some flexibility of benefits. For mom and pop businesses located within the metropolitan area are welcome as well. A prospectus document is available by clicking here or contacting Brenda Jackson at [phone] or email request to [e-mail]

 

The attendees understand that these events need the support of sponsors so they expect to see sponsor banners and tables on location. There are various sponsorship levels offered based on the needs of the business. Even business such as banking, automotive and insurance are starting to consider sponsorship and advertising as a good return on investment. It’s clear that event-goers appear to understand the need for the presence of many sponsors and advertisers.

 

 

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Veteran Associations, Fraternities, Sororities,

Politicians, Schools, Universities, Church Groups.

Bring the entire family. Everyone is welcome. Spread the word

 

Charter a bus trip!

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WHAT CRITICS AND AUDIENCES ARE SAYING ABOUT LAYON'S WORK!

"Incredible writer !"

- Jon Voight (actor)

 

"WEBEIME is powerful!"

- Tyler Perry (writer/actor/director)

 

"'WEIBEIME is the best ensemble I have ever seen."

- Ella Joyce (actor)

 

"Diary is breathtaking."

- Keifer Sutherland (actor)

 

'WEBEIME....Exciting, Powerful can't wait to bring it to New York!"

- Charles Weldon ( Negro Ensemble Company )

 

"Layon Gray is a modern day Shakespeare!"

- NOHO MAGAZINE

 

"Layon Gray is an industry renaissance man
of imposing imagination."

- LOS ANGELES TIMES

 

 

writer/director/actor

Layon continues to make his mark in traditional African American theater with Black Angels Over Tuskegee.

His natural flow for dialogue has been compared to August Wilson’s work by many critics and audiences on the east and west coast.

As he truly appreciate the comments his goal is continue to tell true honest stories in his own voice that moves a generation.

Born and raised in Louisiana, he has quickly risen as one of Los Angeles premiere playwrights winning

Artistic Director Achievement Awards for Best Director, Best Play,

and Best Author for his critically acclaimed play “MEET ME AT THE OAK”. Read more

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