THE BLOOD THEY SHED, BEGINS JUNE 7, 2013

The Blood They Shed

Contact: Viergeni White FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
W: 310-739-4537
E-mail: [email protected]
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
“It’s really powerful!” Anjelah Johnson, Comedy Personality
Opens June 7 through June 23rd, 2013 – THREE WEEKS ONLY
(Media are invited to attend any scheduled performance)

(Los Angeles, CA) (May 2013)…Slingshot Media presents, The Blood they Shed Written, Performed and Directed by Aaron White, Co-Directed by Ricardo Navarro and Produced by Slingshot Media, a 5 year touring production now becomes a part of The Hollywood Fringe Festival.
About the Show
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 dissemination of the family as well as social relationships.  By harnessing the power of music, media and ingenious story telling, The Blood they Shed tackles troublesome issues fearlessly all-the-while maintaining its heartfelt candor and humor. 
Aaron’s life and this show has been a journey of discovering what he’s really fighting for through the use of his talent and bringing awareness to the heavy affects of negative media on today’s youth and society.
The Production Team
Written, Performed and Directed by — Aaron White
Co-Directed by —Ricardo Navarro
Produced by — Viergeni White, Slingshot Media
The Blood they Shed is a part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival and opens June 7th and runs through June 23rd, 2013 at Let Live Theater 916 N. Formosa Ave. W. Hollywood, Ca 90046. There is free parking along the building. Tickets are $12 and are on sale at www.HollywoodFringe.org
Performances are:
Friday June 7, 2013 8:30PM
Saturday June 15, 2013 7:00PM
Sunday June 16, 2013 4:00PM
Saturday June 22, 2013 7:00PM
Sunday June 23, 2013 2:30PM

Special Notes: Ages 13+ • family friendly • flashing lights • one person show
For reservations call 310-739-4537 or online at www.hollywoodfringe.org
NOTE TO MEDIA: Press are invited to attend any scheduled performance