Black Angels Over Tuskegee is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen told in narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood. The play goes beyond the headlines of the popular stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and exposes the men who exhibited the courage to excel, in spite of all the overwhelming odds against them.
Winner of the 2009 NAACP Award for Best Ensemble and 2009 Hollywood Artistic Director Achievement Award for Best Play, the production has received rave reviews from topcritics including The New York Times who describe the performance as "Uplifting and Inspirational: and "Tough to Resist!".
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Lamar K. Cheston, a Hofstra University graduate and New York City native, showcased his versatile acting talents in various productions, including his memorable performance in the Off-Broadway play "Black Angels Over Tuskegee." more...
Thaddeus Daniels, a Wilmington, NC native and UNC - Chapel Hill alumnus, has showcased his talent in numerous Layon Gray productions across NYC and the US, including his memorable role in "Black Angels Over Tuskegee." more...
Layon Gray, acclaimed for bringing historical black stories to the stage, garnered significant recognition for his play "Black Angels Over Tuskegee," which ran Off-Broadway for eleven years and is now being developed for a Broadway transfer. more...
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