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Follow on Google News | Writer director Layon Gray wins his 3rd Naacp award.Layon Gray wins his 3rd Naacp award for his historical play about the Tuskegee Airmen... Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
By: Karre Moore Layon continues to make his mark in traditional African American theater with Black Angels Over Tuskegee. His natural flow for dialogue has been compared to August Wilson’s work by many critics and audiences on the east and west coast. As he truly appreciates the compliments, he states “ my goal is continue to tell true honest stories in my own voice that will move a generation. “ Born and raised in Louisiana, he has quickly risen as one of Los Angeles premiere playwrights winning several writing and directing awards Most of his works are in development as major motion pictures. When asked what new play he is working on he replied “ I’m putting the finishing touches to my epic play “American South” – a true story set during slavery in Louisiana about my mother’s side of the family, and also The Harlem Rens” a story about the 1939 all black - basketball team Which will be performed by his theater company The Black Gents Of Hollywood. Both plays are scheduled for 2010 premieres. For more info on Layon log on to http://www.layongray.com # # # The "Layon Gray Experience" is a film and theater company based in Hollywood Ca. Layon Gray is the brainchild in bringing unique historical pieces to the big screen as well as the stage. He has won many awards for his works. End
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