Ebony Repertory Theatre Remounts Jeff Stetson's FRATERNITY thru 6/2

Ebony Repertory Theatre, now in its fifth year, has announced the return of their production of FRATERNITY by internationally acclaimed, award-winning playwright/screenwriter Jeff Stetson (Keep the Faith and And the Men Shall Also Gather). Director Henry Miller (James Baldwin's The Amen Corner) leads the creative team. The riveting award-winning political drama FRATERNITY began performances last night and runs through June 2, 2013 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles.

FRATERNITY, which opened October 5, 2012 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, received critical praises last fall and was named an LA Weekly "Pick of the Week.

Three weeks after Dr. King's seminal "I Have A Dream" speech, a bomb destroyed an Alabama church, murdering four young girls and shattering the dream that had inspired so many. Set in a private club in 1987, Jeff Stetson's FRATERNITY explores the journeys of seven successful black community leaders whose lives were forever affected by that tragedy. It examines what happens to those who seek power, privilege and inclusion, while abandoning the sacrifices that made their success possible.

Returning cast members for FRATERNITY include:

Harvy Blanks as "Rev. Wilcox" (Drama Desk Award-Winner for his performance as "Oscar" in Table Top)

Rocky Carroll as "Paul Stanton" ("Director Leon Vance" in CBS's NCIS)

Nasir Najieb as "Brandon Carrington" (Men of Honor starring Robert DeNiro and Cuba Gooding, Jr.)

Roger Robinson as "Charles Lincoln" (2009 Tony Award-Winner for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)

William Allen Young as "Preston Gherard" ("Frank Mitchell" in the hit TV series Moesha)

Joining the cast are:

Obba Babatundé as "Lawrence 'Turk' Maddox" (Emmy Award-nominee for HBO's Miss Evers' Boys)

Tucker Smallwood as "Turner Greystone" (Recurring role in Star Trek: Enterprise as Xindi-Primate Councilor)

In addition to director Henry Miller, the creative team for FRATERNITY includes scenic design by Edward E. Haynes, Jr., costume design by Wendell C. Carmichael, lighting design by Elizabeth Harper and sound design by Bob Blackburn. The production stage manager is Sheldon P. Lane.

Ebony Repertory Theatre, now in its fifth year, is the resident company and operator of the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, which is located at 4718 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016. FRATERNITY plays now through Sunday, June 2, 2013. The performance schedule is Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35 - $40 and are available through the theatre box office at 323-964-9766 or online at www.ebonyrep.org. Groups of 10 or more are available at 323-964-9766 or by email at groups@ebonyrep.org.

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