Artists and community come together to celebrate Black Boys, a new play celebrating and unleashing the possibilities of queer Blackness. Hosted by Saga Collectif Virgilia Griffith, Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, Tawiah Ben MCarthy, Thomas Olajide, and Jonathan Seinen, this night of performances, art and music, plus excerpts from Black Boys, will unite our community in celebration of our Spiritual Pride. Come join an amazing group of artists as we launch this timely and important new work coming to Buddies 2016/17 Season. Stick around after the show for the official after party at Buddies After Hours, with special DJs and performances all night long.

presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Saga Collectif in partnership with Pride Toronto

HOSTED BY

Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, Tawiah Ben M'Carthy & Thomas Olajide who will read excerpts from Black Boys

FEATURING

Aisha Bentham

Alia Ettienne

Katie Sly

Jade

Jolani Ellis

Shaista Latif

Shadrack

Thom Gill

Virgilia Griffith

AT THE AFTER PARTY

Black Stars

DJ Dre

House of Monroe

Tynomi Banks

Tickets are $20 - all proceeds go to support the world premiere production of Black Boys in November 2016.

If you are unable to attend but still wish to support this project, you can make a donation here: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/27528

photo of Thomas Olajide, Tawiah Ben M'Carthy & Stephen Jackman Torkoff by Alejandro Santiago