Pistols & Prayers is a
Spoken Word Hip-Hop Theater piece written and performed by nationally
renowned artist and educator Ise Lyfe (HBO Def Poety Jam).
Pistols & Prayers" brings together on one stage Spoken Word,
African-American Folk Spirituals, Classical Music, Hip-Hop, and theater
to address American apathy and resilience through the lens of the
generation born into the 1980's/1990's crack epidemic.
Ise Lyfe is a Spoken Word Hip-Hop
Theater Artist, author and educator. As a nationally renowned artist,
justice advocate, businessman, and socialarchitect from Oakland, CA-
this young man has a decade of experience in performance and education
that includes HBO Def Poetry Jam and residencies and lectures at over
300 universities including Yale and Princeton. Ise Lyfe is simply a
unique and powerful asset to the artistic and human rights world.
*In 2012, Ise Lyfe's hometown of Oakland, CA awarded him with one of it's highest honors by dedicating his birthday, December 28th, as 'Ise Lyfe Day' in the City of Oakland.
Reviews:
"FOUR STARS!"
-AllHipHop.com
"A powerful collage of
thought provoking sociopolitical commentary, blended with a glimpse into
the author's coming of age as a man, Artist, and advocate for social
change."
-SF Chronicle
"He may someday take over Mos Def's mantle as Hip-Hop's poet Laurette"
- Seattle Weekly
This play evokes both laughter and tears as it both challenges and inspires audiences across the country.
Premiering at the Tony Award
Winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre to a sold out audience before going
on to sellout theaters in cities nationwide, this show is a proven hit.
We are excited to be here in Los Angeles at the Greenway!
Ticket Options:
General Admission: $20
under 18 & Students: $15
For group packages and fundraising opportunities contact sales@airbornetickets.com