Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see WEBEIME this past Sunday! It was an amazing play and the performers were spectacular!

JAD

Join Me This Sunday (4/4) To See My Crushin': Lamman Rucker In WEBEIME!

After gaining respect and accolades through his engaging portrayals on the stage, in popular daytime soaps, hit sitcoms, successful primetime dramas, and hot feature films like Tyler Perry's #1 movie "WHY DID I GET MARRIED?" where he captured hearts as the handsome hero 'Sheriff Troy', rising star LAMMAN RUCKER continues to impress the masses with his multi-faceted arsenal of talent and abilities with the BLACK GENTS of Hollywood's original play, "WEBEIME".

Come see Lamman and his incredible cast mates for the remaining performances of the highly-successful run of "WEBEIME" (We, Be, I, Me). Having won the interest of many suitors, this play is a 'must-see' and will be one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have at the theater. A story about a young man who, in the last two hours of his life, re-lives his vivid recollections of the major events of his tumultuous past and is forced to come to terms with the experiences and choices that have created his present circumstance and impact his future. It's a roller-coaster ride of laughter and tears; joy and pain; anger and frustration; love and hope; childhood innocence and the accountability of adulthood; and of the vulnerability of man and the power of the human spirit! Told by a powerful all-male ensemble of eight dynamic, good-looking and talented African-American men, "WEBEIME" is a journey you will never forget!!! ... The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood & The NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY present critically-acclaimed, award-winning play "WEBEIME" by: Layon Gray STARRING: Justin Biko, David Wendell Boykins, Layon Gray, Jason McGee, Thom Scott II, Donn Swaby, Darren Thomas, Gordon Timothy and *LAMMAN RUCKER*!

WHEN: Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 PM Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM Only!

RUN TIME: 2 hours with One Intermission

WHERE: Harlem School of the Arts 645 St. Nicholas Avenue [Between 141st & 145th St.] New York, NY 10030 212-279-4200

TICKETS: Go to: "www.ticketcentral.com" By Phone: (212) 279-4200 Open 12-8 Daily At Box Office: Central Box Office 416 W. 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Open Daily 12-8pm For more info, visit: "www.myspace.com/BLACKGENTS" Or: "www.necinc.org" *NOTE*: Please spread the word, and come ready to be moved! This is a great play!

Please be aware, however, that this play has very mature content, occasional profanity, stylized physical abuse, and moments of mild nudity - all which serve the style, storyline and message of the piece. We encourage the attendance of teens and young people, but please use your discretion. The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood greatly appreciate your on-going love & support of our gift and passion for acting and healing other people and look forward to this opportunity to share that blessing with you!!!

JD

Sean Bell: Ya'll Must've Forgot

....no we didnt! We have been on our grind however the Bell family is definitely on our minds and in our hearts. Nicole stay strong you and your family are definitely in our prayers. We disagree with the verdict and hope that justice will prevail.

Shakara

ViPink: Brian-Michael Cox

Last night the lovely ladies of WEEN hosted their first ViPink fundraiser in Manhattan at the lovely Bocarou Lounge. Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox was featured and provided an exclusive performance and interview for attendees. Bryan is known for producing such hits as Usher’s “You Got It Bad” and Mary J. Blige’s “Be With Out You.” However, last night Bryan stepped out of the studio and flexed his vocal cords. After a great performance Bryan sat down with multi-talented lawyer and television host, ; Lauren Lake for some intimate conversation. The charitable event was successful and proceeds from ViPink will support WEEN’s “Don’t Judge Me…Empower Me Tour” for young ladies this summer.

Pictures include: WEEN Founders(Sabrina Thompson, Lauren Lake, Valeisha Butterfield & Kristi Henderson), Melissa Ford, Datwon Thomas (King & XXL Mag), Ebro Darden (Hot 97), Noelle Hyman, Nadine Gayle and Dr. Ben Chavis



Pictures include: Valeisha Butterfield, Dr. Ben Chavis Rosci & Terrance J (106 & Park)
(Bryan- Michael Cox & Lauren Lake)





FabGirl