Welcome to Paul Robeson One Man Show.com
May 6th, 2010Welcome to the official website of Actor / Writer/ Comedian, Stogie Kenyatta & his acclaimed One Man Show “The World is my Home-The life of Paul Robeson”
NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER & FALL 2013
The number One Man Broadway style Solo Show on the U. S and Caribbean College circuit. Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change. This show about the triumph & tragedy of this mistreated American genius not only promotes diversity, brotherhood and education but also challenges us to examine the notion that “since the world is our home & we share a common Humanity & it’s imperative that men learn to live as Brothers.”
Powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates this common Humanity, as Robeson fights globally for Social Justice for Blacks, Jews, Welsh & Spanish workers.
From the horrors of the Slave Trade, to the shame of the Holocaust. From the artistic wonders of the Harlem Renaissance, the Jazz- Bebop era. To McCarthyism, Blacklists, Racism & oppression. Robeson shows us that in spite of our differences; we still have more in common than we do in conflict. This show & the lively Q & A that follows; like Robeson’s life; serves as a Cultural Ambassador inspiring us to greater achievement & a more noble life. Robeson paid the price for leading from the front, rather than pushing from behind. This descendant of rebellious slaves, who graduated Valedictorian in 1919 from Rutgers U & got a Law Degree from Columbia a few years later. An All-American Football player who played in early NFL, was later blackballed, had his passport revoked & silenced by HUAC. He stood tall & took the blows for those of us handicapped by ignorance or subdued by tyranny. For those who arrived in shackles & on bloody feet, surviving the nightmare so that others could live the dream.
Paul Robeson was a symbol of our developing manhood; armed with nothing more than the strength of his convictions & his vision of a World where men live as brothers. His Message was his Life.
The goal of the play is to awaken a new generation so that the lost brilliance of Robeson doesn’t remain lost. To let all people know; that the best of Paul Robeson lives in all of you & with it the power to change the World.
~ Stogie Amir Kenyatta
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Hi Stogie, Love the site. Keep it up.
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!! Paul’s size, voice, intelligence, talents, accomplishments and deeds embodied the spirit within. If only we ALL only felt that powerful!
We are so glad you’re bringing awareness to Paul, his skills and his efforts! Keep up the good work!
Paul Robeson is currently featured as hero of the week over at http://www.moralheroes.org.
Please check it out and share it with your friends and fans!
http://moralheroes.org/paul-robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson April 9 1898 January 23 1976 was an American concert singer recording artist athlete and actor who became noted for his and pioneering activism in the movement. The son of an escaped slave Robeson was the first major concert star to popularize the performance of and was the first black actor of the 20th century to portray s on . A nationally renowned football player from 1917 to the early 1920 s Robeson was an athlete laureate during his years at .
HEY STOG….
YOUR PERFORMANCE WAS
SIMPLY AWESOME. THE WIFE AND I REALLY ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE. I WAS
MOVED BY THE WHOLE PREMISE THAT YOU PUT TOGETHER. I COULD REALLY FEEL YOU AND ROBESON. IM SO GLAD
I SAW ITG AFTER ALL THE TRIPS IVE HAD THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BECAUSE I APPRECIATED IT MORE SO BECAUSE I BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT
YOUA WERE MARVELOUS. I WATCHED YOU VERY
CLOSE AND YOU HASVE GROWN SO MUCH INTOI THAT ROLE. I REALLY THOUGHT AND FELT YOU INSIDE HIM/ IM NOT A PLAY PERSON
STOG…BUT YOU CHANGED THAT INSIDE
OF ME LAST NIGHT GOD BLESS YOU AND ILL CALL AND WE CAN GO OUT TO EAT THIS WEEK
LOVE PEACE MALIK
I’ve been meaning to let you know how much I enjoyed your show Sunday! It was terrific!! You are a talented Comedian and Actor! Seeing you in action inspired me to get my show back up. Yes. I know it’s time..
thanks again Stogie for being a great role model!
Thank you for doing a great job and teaching me about a great black hero whom I will never forget. He was a real black man !
Hello Stogie, this is wonderful. I am so proud of you, you are so talented, this is really and truly a blessing from God. I know you know this. Keep up the good and the blessed work.
Eddie Martinez
just wanted to say how much i enjoyed the show. its a great show! i learned alot about paul robeson. you played to us like a n audience of 1000, that takes tremendous energy and concentration and talent. keep banging brother! i like how you incorporated the audience into the show, “martinez, that aint spanish is it?”
“Congratulations on a wonderful performance that was a very moving and informative portrayal of the life of Paul Robeson. My friend and I were so pleased to have shared the intimate actor/audience experience with you. You tugged at my heartstrings with the tragedies as well as the warmth and humor. I feel fortunate to have learned more about Mr. Robeson’s journey and the way he enriched so many lives. You brought him to life so vividly.
Allene Prince
Stogie Kenyatta performed in his acclaimed One Man Show -“The World is my Home-The life of Paul Robeson” – at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street in Santa Monica last night and did an EXCELLENT JOB!!!(Received a standing ovation from the audience!) STOGIE KENYATTA becomes PAUL ROBESON right before your eyes. You will laugh …and cry and become informed about the life of a man that turned challenges into opportunities for himself and others. This is a must see play!!!
Busby Promotions
Hi Stogie,
Congratulations on a wonderful performance that was a very moving and informative portrayal of the life of Paul Robeson. My friend and I were so pleased to have shared the intimate actor/audience experience with you. You tugged at my heartstrings with the tragedies as well as the warmth and humor. I feel fortunate to have learned more about Mr. Robeson’s journey and the way he enriched so many lives. You brought him to life so vividly.
Wendy
Wow! Your performance was breathtaking!
I am so amazed how good you are and what energy you brought on the stage.
You are a true artist and I am very honored to have seen the play finally!!!
Much Love
Jonas
Maike ,my wife was equally blown away and we have not stopped talking about it!
Jonas Mohr
From: JUNA BROWN
My friends watched you in this show on 2/14/12 in USF- St Pete. we all thought you were fantastic. Now the word is out and everyone wants to see the show again. where can we see you here in florida? You should ask them to have have you at the American Stage down town in St Pete or the Palladium. but please come back. thank you
Florida Institute of Technology performance
Hi Stogie I was really moved by your performance @ Gleason Hall on the campus of FIT in Florida. It was very moving. God bless you and keep up the good work.
Vince Love
GREAT SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Mr. Kenyatta this is Chris Cook the guy from Jackson State…You spoke to me after the show…I want to thank you for you time….You really taught me a lot of things about the business, some things I never thought about….I’m going to try my best and do what I can to excel and succeed in the business…not only that, but also a dominant icon……Thank You once again….