Black Bastard
by Jon Gentry
Regional Premiere
June 4-June 27, 2027
SYNOPSIS
BLACK BASTARD, the award-winning solo show by Jon Gentry, transports us to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age story shaped by curiosity, imagination, and survival. When his family fractures, Jon is thrust into the role of “man of the house,” launching a search for identity in a world eager to define him before he can define himself.
Through literature, clowning, original song, and a kaleidoscope of characters, Gentry creates a theatrical landscape that is as playful as it is piercing, blending 90s nostalgia with sharp socio-cultural insight. As he searches for his absent father, Jon must confront not only what he might find, but who he is becoming.
Raw, inventive, and deeply human, BLACK BASTARD challenges assumptions and asks what it means to belong and to finally feel at home.
MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTOR
Playwright/Actor
Jon is a multifaceted artist whose credits span theater, film, television, and gaming. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Jon infuses his art with a unique perspective on Black queerness in America. His award-winning solo show BLACK BASTARD has been presented at the Santa Monica Playhouse, PlayGround Solofest, Whitefire Solofest, Lavender Fest, and the LA LGBT Center. Regional theater credits include Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Mark Taper Forum, Boston Court Pasadena, International City Theatre, and Casa 0101. Screen credits include SOMANG, BEHOLD A LADY, TEN, and OUTLAW EMPIRES. He gained viral recognition as the voice of Preston Garvey in FALLOUT 4, with his memorable (and meme-able) performance. As a teaching artist, Gentry has collaborated with The Moth, Young Storytellers, Get Lit, and the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. MFA: American Conservatory Theater BA: Harvard University. Follow his journey @theejongentry or visit theejongentry.com
TICKET INFORMATION
June 4-June 27, 2027
SHOWTIMES:
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS AT 7:30pm
SUNDAYS AT 2:00pm
TICKETS:
STANDARD TICKETS: $52
UNDER 40** TICKETS: $32
STUDENT** TICKETS: $5
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, June 3, 2027 @ 7:30PM - Preview Performance
Saturday, June 5, 2027 @ 2:00PM
*Thursday performances are part of our Talkback Thursday series. Talkbacks are moderated discussions with the cast that take place after the performance, offering audiences an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the show.
**Must present valid ID.