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You are cordially invited to attend
a performance of
A new play from Layon Gray
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Curtain 8:00 PM
At the US Navy Memorial Museum/Theater
General Admission
$75.00
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 Eagles 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
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).
Rich Skidmore
U.S. Navy Memorial Museum/Theater
300 seats
General Admission
$75.00
Reception following the Performance with the cast
10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
RSVP By February 15, 2011
Tickets will be held at the door
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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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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