Director

Richard Wesley’s play The Talented Tenth portrays graduates of Howard University who have succeeded (the big house, the new cars, the lavish vacations, the families). Bernard, in particular, feels conflicted about betraying his original principles. Bernard is a hard-driving executive at a small chain of Black radio stations. His programming decisions have boosted the stations’ ratings and significantly increased its commercial value. Now, the chain owner, Griggs, is considering selling the chain to an international white corporation, which would ravage Bernard’s plans for the company. Bernard’s life outside of work is becoming problematic, too. He has a beautiful, capable wife of many gifts who has borne him four children. He also has a smart, hot, younger mistress who is increasing demands on him. Bernard has had plans for the Black radio stations that would serve and uplift his community. What will happen to them now? What will Bernard do about the two beautiful women in his life?

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The Talented Tenth

The Los Angeles Theatre Center

We’re back! After a brief hiatus in February due to COVID, Close Quarters production has resumed, and Music Director Jaime Martín returns to the small screen with the musicians of LACO for a spectacular and cinematic take on Stravinsky’s iconic work, The Soldier’s Tale. LACO’s first-ever collaboration with L.A.’s own Robey Theatre Company will bring the Devil, Soldier, and Narrator to life with potent performances from actors Ben Guillory, William Warren, and Julio Hanson. Inspired by the music, artist HuiMeng Wang has crafted an original piece of sculpture as creative and provocative as Stravinsky’s work. Wang’s work features a grand piano being dramatically and violently destroyed by gunfire before being reborn with stunning deep red velvet flocking. 

Ben Guillory

Director

Events

Nov 11 - Dec 10, 2023

The Talented Tenth · Latino Theater Company

Mar 12, 2021

Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale · Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

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