LA-Weekly Gives The Blood they Shed a "GO"
June 16, 2013GO: THE BLOOD THEY SHED
From its title and graphic art, Aaron White’s one-man show might seem like a somber exploration of African-American history, but it’s actually a much livelier examination of race, culture and family relationships through the lens of popular media. Employing spoken-word poetry, rap and dance, White shares anecdotes from his childhood while turning a critical eye on the influences that music, TV and movies had upon it. His writing is lyrical and potent, delivering often sobering messages about hip-hop culture, stereotypes and personal responsibility, all while keeping us laughing. As a performer, White has an infectious smile and tremendous energy, dancing up a storm and engaging the audience in call-and-response style. There is a brief connection to historical forebears toward the end, which seems a little tacked on, but outside of that and...
Inglewood’s Director Aaron White One-Man Show: ‘The Blood they Shed’ -
June 16, 2013Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 23:13
Written by Sentinel News Services
The Blood they Shed is a semi-autobiographical one-man poetic journey that combines the art of story telling narrative, poetry and comedy. The story is told from the perspective of a young man raised in South Central LA. The journey through his upbringing takes the audience on an emotional ride leading them to laugh, cry and reflect on some of the truths facing people in every corner of today’s world. The show invites you into his childhood home of old school soulful tunes, hilarious family members, Charlie Brown re-runs, growing up without a father, media’s pop-culture influence and gangster movies being filmed in his backyard. This powerful tale illuminates our issues of today while reminding us of the power that can be used from the wisdom found in our past.
The dramedy unfolds as the show cleverly addresses issues of violence and value systems, discrimination and the disseminati...
The Blood they Shed, Begins June 7, 2013
May 14, 2013Contact: Viergeni White FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
W: 310-739-4537
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A ONE-MAN SHOW THAT’S NOT JUST ENTERTAINING…IT’S LIFE CHANGING!
A theatrical experience that ignites self-reflection, comedic relief and an examination on influences of pop-culture.
A one-man poetic journey that combines the art of story telling narrative, poetry and comedy.
From the Co-Director of 2007‘s NAACP Award Winning play, The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy.
A 3-year veteran in the L.A. County Juvenile Probation System
“Everyone needs to see this!” NAACP Board Member 2009<br...
