Jon Gentry’s Black Bastard
From Reading Rainbow to Reading the House Down, “Black Bastard” transports audiences to 1990s Houston through character transformation, music, and personal history in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age tale.
The City of West Hollywood’s 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival presents:
Jon Gentry’s Black Bastard
Queer. Millenial. Creole. “Black Bastard” transports audiences to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age tale. An inquisitive Black boy develops a love for literature until his family fractures, thrusting him into the role of “man of the house.” When a bully confronts him at school, he begins to search for his absent father, but is he ready for what he may find? Vividly portraying more than 15 characters, writer/performer Jon Gentry explores themes of masculinity and self-actualization through artful techniques, nostalgic references, and original music. The piece questions whether we are all “bastards” on a quest for selfhood and a place to call home.
13+ (for strong language, loss of a parent, suicidal ideation), all sales are final, and no late seating!
All WeHo Pride Arts Festival events are free to attend! If an event sells out, audiences who have RSVP'd will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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