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LOS ANGELES, CA- After rave reviews and six sold out shows; by popular demand, The Penis Monologues “The Long Hard Truth” written and directed by Karen Roberson, is back for two encore performance May 19 and 20.
The Penis Monologues “The Long Hard Truth” will make you laugh, cry and celebrate the true essence of a man, as you will see them like never before! This is a MEN EMPOWERMENT SHOW for both men and women to see!
The Penis Monologues “The Long Hard Truth”, featuring performances by Mike Strong from Vivica A. Fox’s ‘Black Magic’, takes you on a journey of ten phenomenal men who will leave you spellbound in their raw and riveting portrayals of these real-life stories.
The Penis Monologues “The Long Hard Truth” characters are: “Angry Penis” played by Tobyus Green, “Broken Penis” played by Lamont Young, “Devoted Penis” played by Samuel Simmons, “Loving Penis” played by Lucky Conner, “Disappointed Penis” played by Marwan Granville, “Empty Penis” played by Louis Kameron Jack III, “I Don’t Penis” played by Reggie Myles, “I Do Penis”, played by Idrees Degas, “My Penis Matters”, played by Dejuan Christopher, and “Erotic Penis” played by Mike Strong.
The Penis Monologues “The Long Hard Truth” most talked about play in 2017 is back stirring up emotions of truth from men’s perspective Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 5 p.m. at California State University, Dominguez Hills Theater 1000 E Victoria Street in Carson.
Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/PenisMonologuesLA. For more information call (310) 291-5315.
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ABOUT KAREN ROBERSON:
Karen Roberson , a Compton California native was an honor student at California State University Dominguez Hills where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts and Communication. She also obtained an Associate Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Los Angeles Southwest Community College.
She is the Owner and CEO of Mahogany Girl Productions LLC. MGP is a performing arts and community event based Production Company bridging performing arts, community, education and entertainment together on one platform in efforts to change the world one project at a time. MGP also host community and charity events fostering community involvement and positive change in the spirit of love and unity.
She is also the Founder and President of Mahogany Stars Inc, a 501(c)(3) federally tax exempt Nonprofit Organization providing programs for youth and young adults in underserved communities such as community building, financial literacy, career planning, communication skill building, self advocacy, community outreach, self awareness, college prep, educational assistance, mentorship programs, scholarships and more.
A consummate singer, actress, writer and producer, some of her stage credits include ‘Before It Hits Home’, ‘The Crowded Room’, ‘Talking Bones’ ‘African Company Presents Richard III’, ‘The Vagina Monologues’, ‘Intimate Apparel’ ‘Meetin in the Ladies Room’ and ‘Flyin’ West’ ‘The Conversation’ and ‘Roxy’ to name a few . Karen has also been featured in films such as “The Last Man Standing” Carte Blanche” and “Cut”. In her most notable performance, she worked with Jo Marie Payton (Harriet Winslow, ‘Family Matters’ ABC Network) and starred in her One Woman play, ‘The Drama That Surrounds Me, The Incomplete
Autobiography of Jo Marie Payton’ which had a successful sold out run in Los Angeles and was also featured at the Miami Theater Festival . Karen produced “A Woman Called Truth – The Sojourner Truth Story”, The Miss Greater West Coast Scholarship Pageant and her riveting and powerful original stage production “The Penis Monologues – The Long Hard Truth” that she wrote and directed which is set to kick off it’s national tour in
2018. She performed at various venues including Hollywood’s ‘The Sunset Room’, Leimert Park’s ‘5th Street Dicks’, ‘The Wilshire Ebell’ ‘The Fox Theater’ ‘The World Stage’ ‘The Conga Room’, The Shrine Auditorium, Hollywood’s House of Blues and the Saban Theater.
Her acting will captivate you, her singing will move you, her writing will empower you and her contributions to others and the communities she serves will inspire you.
This Mahogany Girl is on the move!! Stay tuned !
