Secrets of a Black Boy (2016)

Produced by

Playing With Crayons

Presented by

Theatre Passe Muraille

Creator: Darren Anthony
Playwright: Darren Anthony
Director: Kimahli Powell

Venue

Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace

Run

November 10th, 2016 – November 20th, 2016

Synopsis

Secrets of a Black Boy is a brutally honest dramedy that gives voice to five young black men from Toronto as they come together for one last domino game at their local community centre before its permanent closure – a devastating result of the neighbourhood’s revitalization project. With thousands of people already displaced, the ongoing dismantling of the community serves as a constant reminder that the only home many youth have ever known is literally being ripped apart with questionable explanation and rationale.

Through a series of compelling monologues and authentic narratives mixed with musical interludes, Secrets of a Black Boy critically explores the underlying effects of common stereotypes faced by racialized men and delves into several controversial issues including police brutality and injustice, mental health, domestic abuse, infidelity, interracial dating, and sexuality. (byblacks.com)

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Cast

Samson Brown	Biscuit
Troy Crossfield	Jakes
Julien Hyacinthe	Sean
Mark Sparks	Jerome
Al St. Louis	Sheldon
DJ O-Nonymous	Dwayne

Creative Team

Darren Anthony	Creator
Darren Anthony	Playwright
Kimahli Powell	Director
Kimahli Powell	Dramaturge
Laura Warren	Projection Designer
Glenn Davidson	Production Designer
Bonnie Beecher	Lighting Designer
Rachel Forbes	Costume Designer
Gavin Bradley	Composer
Gavin Bradley	Sound Designer
Trey Anthony	Contributing Writer

Production

Kimberly Miller-Pryce	Stage Manager
Laura Warren	Production Manager
Wolf J. McFarlane	Marketing Director
Darren Anthony	Producer
Shaka Licorish	Executive Producer
Rebecca McDermid	Crew
Rebecca Vandevelde	Crew
Samantha Shaw	Crew
Natasha Shaw	Crew
Cameron Kirk	Crew

Staff

David Fisher

Venue Technician

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