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), no late seating!
This program is part of the City of West Hollywood’s free 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival, 2 full days of FREE LGBTQ+ art, theatre, drag, music, and crafts taking place May 23-24.
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All WeHo Pride Arts Festival events are free to attend! If an event reaches capacity, audiences who have RSVP'd will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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