“Theatre for people who hate theatre! — Secrets of a Black Boy speaks to a new generation – urban non-theatre goers. With a soundscape of music meets theatre, this hot new production is a concert, a party and a play all in one. Secrets of a Black Boy will have theatre newbie’s and theatre lovers cheering for more!

Trey Anthony Productions is back with a thrilling new production by Actor and Playwright Darren Anthony and already the buzz on the street is deafening! People want more! The workshop production of this play in a 495 seat theatre sold out all four days and additional shows had to be added. Finally the full debut of Secrets of a Black Boy is coming in September. Secrets of a Black Boy is the no holds barred; tell it like it is male response to the smash-hit ‘da Kink in My Hair that gives a thought-provoking look into the emotional lives of black men. Directed by Kimahli Powell, with writing contributions by Executive Director and Dramaturge Trey Anthony, Secrets of a Black Boy opens September 25, 2009 at The Music Hall.

This brutally honest new 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 and no subject is taboo from interracial dating, commitment phobia, gun violence, sexuality and abuse. Every stereotype black men face will be critically examined and explored, subsequently, giving audiences a fresh, new and authentic experience! You’ll never look at a black man the same again!

Secrets of a Black Boy stars five of Toronto’s hottest young actors including Playwright Darren Anthony; Edutainer and Shock Artist Samson Brown; Actor and Songwriter Shomari Downer; Producer, Director, Actor and TV personality Eli Goree; and Spoken Word Artist Al St. Louis. Joining this stellar cast on stage will be the legendary DJ O to provide the beats and atmosphere for the production.”

Definitely looking forward to seeing this play. Heard nothing but great things about it (I see you Gav!).

For more info & tickets click HERE!

Also look for Darren, Trey & director Kimahl Powell to be our guests for another edition of OTA Talk! Thursday October 1st @ 11pm on The New Flow 93.5 FM.