BIOGRAPHY AND ARTSIST BACKGROUND
- An Obie Award-winning performer celebrated for bold, narrative-driven solo works. His career includes the acclaimed A Huey P. Newton Story, among other influential monologues that blend history, social context, and personal storytelling.
- Live sound designer for this piece, known for his work with Chocolate Genius, Inc., bringing nuanced musical textures that illuminate Basquiat’s era and artistic gaze.
ARTISTIC VISION
This production is a thoughtful, historical tribute to Basquiat, aiming to illuminate the artist’s impact on visual art and contemporary culture while presenting an intimate theatre experience enriched by live music design. It’s not a biography in a conventional sense, but a reverent, resonant exploration of Basquiat’s worlds—art, music, race, and memory.
VENUE AND CITY CONTEXT
- Pittsburgh, PA – August Wilson African American Cultural Center
- Los Angeles, CA – Outside In Theatre’s ArtSpace (Main Space)
- Atlanta, GA – The Theatre at Baranco
- New York, NY – New York Theatre Workshop/Under the Radar (early 2026)
TOUR DATES AT A GLANCE
- 2025-02-27: Pittsburgh engagement at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
- 2025-10-16 to 2025-11-09: Los Angeles run at Outside In Theatre’s ArtSpace (Main Space)
- 2025-11-14: Baranco engagement at The Theatre at Baranco (Lafayette/Atlanta area)
- 2026-01-07 to 2026-01-18: New York City engagement at New York Theatre Workshop/Under the Radar
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STEPPING INTO A HISTORICAL VOICE
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