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Secrets Of A Black Boy is brutally honest piece gives voice to five black men from Toronto whose in-your-face stories are set against the backdrop of the displacement of families in Regent Park. Secrets Of A Black Boy promises to provide poignant insights into black, male culture. No subject is taboo from interracial dating, commitment phobia, gun violence, sexuality and abuse. Prominent stereotypes men of color face will be critically examined and explored and will subsequently give audiences a fresh, new and authentic experience!
Al St. Louis is a member of the cast of the play. Al is a spoken word poet, motivational educator, actor and a business owner. Al spent spent some time with us and during our conversation, he spoke about:
– Some of the history of the play
– His first audition
– Why did initially get involved in the production
– The early days of the play including the first live performance
– How have things changed with the play since its first presentation a number years ago
– The cast members of the current production
– How the environment for Black men changed since the first presentation of the play
– His concern about Black youth
– What keeps him involved with Secrets Of A Black Boy
– What does he want the audience to receive from the play
– His thoughts about the Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman incident and trial
– Why people need to come to the play
– His message for Black men
“Secrets Of A Black Boy” will be performed live on Saturday, July 27, 2013 (today) at 2 p.m. Eastern time and 8 p.m. Eastern time at the Daniels Spectrum Theatre (585 Dundas Street East) in Toronto. You can purchase tickets by clicking on the following link: http://secretsofablackboy.eventbrite.ca/
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