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Bryan-Keyth Wilson

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A native of La Marque, Texas, he has studied Musical Theatre & Dance at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and Hunter College in New York. BKW was under the tutelage of Penelope Hasekoester, Jonathon Charles, Dana Nicolay, Dr. Cindy Gratz and the late Dr. James Miller. In the fall of his first year as a Musical Theatre Major at Sam Houston State University, BKW released his first play, No Ways Tired, during Experimental Theatre Night and received rave reviews. The success of No Ways Tired reinforced BKW's belief that God called him to be a writer. He has also studied dance at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and The Martha Graham School of Dance while living in New York.



BKW has choreographed a number of shows such as Fiddler on the Roof, Mame, Once on This Island, Dreamgirls and Suessical the musical. He has choreographed and directed productions Off-Broadway and in Regional Theatres across the United States. His television credits include: Stuart Little 2 (Columbia Pictures) NYPD Blue (NBC) and A&E's 100 Centre St. with Alan Arkin. He has written, produced and directed two plays Off-Broadway, Pamlet and The Subway Series Pt1; both of which received rave reviews in Backstage Magazine. He is one of the writers and Associate Directors for a Public Service Announcement titled The Letter, for All-State Insurance.
BKW is a classically trained actor, singer and dancer. He has traveled abroad, perfecting his craft over the years. He is currently working on his first two feature films titled, Hood Boy and Coffee Date along with the gospel musical, Confessions of a Preacher's Wife. He is the artistic director of The People's Theatre of Texas. BKW has also directed the popular Inspirational gospel video Got Fruit for recording artist YUNEK which plays on BET, GMC and other inspirational music stations. Not only a Theatre and Television guru, BKW has developed and molded the career of R&B Vocalist Nichole Cordova who is currently a member of the Pop group Girlicious! Currently he is working on the audio book for Hood Boy Chronicles and working on his second.

BKW is continued supporter and a four-year facilitator for the Black Writers Reunion and Conference. Currently BKW is a private acting coach and serves as a faculty member at Bay Area Theatre and Voice Academy. He also teaches at City Dance Studio in the Houston Rice Village area.

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Downtown Urban Arts Festival Unveils 2025 Season Finalists

Downtown Urban Arts Festival/DUAF has revealed the 25 finalists for its 23rd season to be held in New York City during spring/summer 2025. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Actors at Play Workshop Returns to Esurient Arts

Esurient Arts will present The Actors at Play Workshop for theatre practitioners of various focuses. This is an accessible and inclusive professional development opportunity for seasoned & budding actors.
Southern Soul Theatre Launches Inaugural Supper Club

Southern Soul Theatre will present Stage & Spice, an immersive dining and cultural experience blending theatre and cuisine. On October 26th and 27th, the inaugural Supper Club event will feature the powerful choreopoem tha other ameriKKKa, a bold examination of race, identity, and the American experience.
Stage & Spice Will Present a Reading of 8:46

Stage & Spice has announced the virtual reading of 8:46, a compelling new poetic play by award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson.
Flamboyán Theatre Launches 2024 Season Dedicated To Highlighting Stories of Puerto Ricans In The American West

Flamboyán Theatre launches a new season dedicated to highlighting the stories of Puerto Ricans in the American West. Join them in celebrating puertorriqueñidad and supporting emerging playwrights.
Bryan-Keyth Wilson Launches New Play Readers Group and Cycle 1 Lineup

 Bryan-Keyth Wilson, renowned playwright, and visionary, has announced the launch of the New Play Readers Group, a dynamic initiative dedicated to nurturing emerging playwrights and fostering groundbreaking new works.
ICON: AN EVENING WITH ANDRE LEON TALLEY Will Receive New York City Workshop This Month

Bryan-Keyth Wilson's highly anticipated new one-man play, 'ICON: An Evening with André Leon Talley,' prepares for its New York City workshop directed by Helen Hayes Award Nominated director DeMone Seraphin and starring Kenzi James in the title role.
Cast Revealed For STRAPPED at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival

The Creative Co-Lab, in partnership with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, is proud to announce casting for the showcase production of sTrapped, a new play by Arelia Johnson & Award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson is set to direct the piece, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding race, intimacy, trauma, sex, and sexual identity. 
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Kicks Off Next Month

The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL will present 16 plays (nine shorts and seven one-acts.) The festival kicks off on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 when Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines (Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) make a much-anticipated return to The Public Theater with the centerpiece production If Trane Wuz Here. 
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata Performing Arts Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Announces 2023 Finalists

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival has selected the finalists for the 21st annual season to run Spring 2023 in Manhattan, NYC.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; at Fulton Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata Performing Arts Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson And Dr. Arelia Johnson Open Up About the Intimate and Accepting World of STRAPPED at The Shrine Of The Black Madonna

This weekend, The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc. will be presenting a workshop production of STRAPPED, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding intimacy, trauma, and sex. We spoke with co-writers Bryan-Keyth Wilson and Dr. Arelia Johnson to learn more about this upcoming show!
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata's GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Casting Announced For Dr. Arelia Johnson and Bryan-Keyth Wilson's STRAPPED

The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc., a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting Black, queer+ people with overcoming barriers and ending stigmas and problematic narratives, is proud to announce casting for the Workshop Production of sTrapped, a new play by Dr. Arelia Johnson & Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson will also direct the piece which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding intimacy, trauma, and sex. 
Review: FOR COLORED BOYZ at Fulton Theatre

it will get you talking and get you thinking. It will stay with you. Theater on Fulton's 4th floor is often more complex, more intense, and more thought-provoking than what is performed on the main stage. Past shows such as Blackbird, Sweat, and I Am My Own Wife are perfect examples of this mission. However, their current production of FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom ain't enuff takes those expectations to a whole new level.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ Opening Tonight at Fulton Theatre

The Fulton Theatre will present the World/Regional Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom ain’t enuff, a new choreopoem by author and playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. FOR COLORED BOYZ officially opens tonight – Thursday, September 8 – with a limited run through September 25. Get a first look at photos here!
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson of FOR COLORED BOYZ

After much recognition, including a festival finalist and selection for a prestigious showcase, For Colored Boyz on the verge of a nervous breakdown when freedom ain't enuff is making its World/ Regional Premiere. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem dives deep into the lived experience of five men of color and the challenges of a racist and oppressive society.

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