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Paris Crayton III

@paristheplaywright

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Award winning ✍🏾playwright, 🎥screenwriter, 🎭actor, and 🎬director. Living life one day at a time!

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For years I have dreamed of waking up in Paris on my birthday.

I’m excited to say that dream came true!

Happy birthday to me. 🎈🎈🎈🎂

#Createyouryes #ParisinParis #42 #happybirthdaytome taken in Eiffel Tower, Paris, France by @paristheplaywright

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🎭 WE’RE ON BROADWAYWORLD! AND WE’RE BACK IN REHEARSALS! 🙌🏾

The journey home continues!

I’m excited to share that Brothers of Affliction is officially listed on BroadwayWorld St. Louis! We’re also back in the rehearsal room, putting in the work to bring this powerful story to life.

After productions in Atlanta, Orlando, and Los Angeles, bringing this play back to my hometown of St. Louis means more than I can put into words.

This story explores brotherhood, trauma, love, and mental health in the Black community. It’s about the things we carry, the things we don’t say, and the healing that can happen when we finally start talking.

But we still need your help to get across the finish line! ❤️

We’re continuing to raise funds to cover production costs, and every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference. If you’ve already donated, THANK YOU! If you haven’t, there’s still time to be part of this journey.

And even if you can’t give financially, sharing this post, spreading the word, or purchasing a ticket is a tremendous way to support.

🎭 BROTHERS OF AFFLICTION
📍 Greenfinch Theatre and Dive | St. Louis, MO
📅 November 5th–8th, 2026

🎟️ Tickets: BrothersOfAffliction.com

🎭 BroadwayWorld article: https://www.broadwayworld.com/st-louis/regional/Brothers-of-Affliction-4407997

❤️ DONATE: Link in Bio

We’ve come a long way, but we’re not finished yet. Let’s bring this story home together!

#BrothersOfAffliction #BroadwayWorld #StLouisTheatre #BlackTheatre #Blackmentalhealth by @paristheplaywright

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30 days to go with 10% raised so far! 😳 Please consider donating or sharing our Gofundme campaign to help bring my play Brothers of Affliction home to St. Louis, Missouri. Link in bio.

It’s not just about supporting a play. You’re supporting healing within the community. There will be talkbacks after each performance hosted by mental health experts. Theatre can save lives. I’m living proof.

#Brothersofaffliction #Stlouis #Theatre #Blackmenheal #Therapy by @paristheplaywright

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Tyriq is checking to see who donated... don't leave him on read.

Brothers of Affliction is more than a play. It is about mental health, family, and healing in our community.

We are bringing it home to St. Louis, Nov 5 to 8 at Greenfinch Theatre. A therapist will host a live talkback after each performance to hold space for real conversation.

Your donation supports production, travel and housing, set and costumes, and therapist stipends for the team.

Tap the link in my bio to donate. Thank you for helping us bring this healing home.

O'Bryan A. Neely @elijahrashad_ @theephilmcnair @2ru_dezire
📷 @wuzgood by @paristheplaywright

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Words can’t describe what I’m feeling so I won’t even try. Maybe later. Tonight I’ll just give love to my amazing producing partner @shelliboone. We did that! This year’s @theunerasablefest was one for the books! Let’s do it again on 2027 shall we?

#Unerasablefest #inglewood by @paristheplaywright

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I’m FINALLY bringing one of my favorite plays home to St. Louis, and I’m taking my LA cast O’Bryan Neely, @elijahrashad__ and @theephilmcnair with me!!!

This November, Brothers of Affliction will make its Midwest premiere and I couldn’t be more excited!

This production is about more than putting on a show. I’m continuing the work of bringing theatre and mental health together, including post-show conversations with mental health professionals that create space for healing, reflection, and honest conversation.

My goal is to raise $10,000 to help cover production costs, travel and housing, technical needs, marketing, local artists and crew, and stipends for the mental health professionals joining us.

If this story, this mission, or my work has ever meant something to you, I’m asking for your help.
Donate if you can. Share if you can. Both matter.

Brothers of Affliction Greenfinch Theater and Dive. St. Louis | November 5th–8th, 2026

Link to donate in bio.

Thank you to my fam @2ru_dezire and @iamyourgriot for helping the dream come true.

#BrothersOfAffliction #StLouis #BlackTheatre #MentalHealth #SupportTheArts by @paristheplaywright

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Words can’t even begin to describe last night. The entire day really! It started off with kids who I adore, doing an encore run of a musical we created to a sold-out crowd. Then, @rhcomedy and @luceloveslight killed it at their solo shows. Finally, the night concluded with @theunerasablefest Story Hour, and man oh man, did we have a time! 7 storytellers made us laugh, cry, and hang onto every powerful word. Shelli and I were running on fumes, but the energy of the night kept us going. Wow is all I can say!

Thank you to our judges @deseanterry @simonemissick and @joeldamanysteingold

Our phenomenal host @jameerpond

And our INCREDIBLE storytellers @alexacloud13 @importantjordan Ashlee Olivia @sumkilla @thedestinydowens @itsmanniew and @rhcomedy

My heart is full! by @paristheplaywright

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Tonight it is going down!!! Six amazing storytellers will share THE THINGS THEY NEVER SAID at @theunerasablefest Story Hour! All tickets are pay what you can! Drinks and snacks included! See you at the @willieageeplayhouse tonight at 8:40pm. Link for tickets in bio.

Ashlee Olivia
@alexacloud13
@thedestinydowens
@rhcomedy
@sumkilla
@itsmanniew
@jameerpond
@deseanterry
@simonemissick
@joeldamanysteingold by @paristheplaywright

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY IS THIS WEEK!

Join us Wednesday, September 16 at 7 PM for a special evening of rest, restoration, and community during the 2nd Annual UnErasable Festival.

Festival artists, audiences, and community members are invited to slow down and recharge with local wellness practitioners through activities including yoga, meditation, massage, breathwork, and other healthy practices.

Come take a moment for YOU. 💛

🔥 SAY IT LOUD. SAY IT PROUD. taken in Body Art Noire by @paristheplaywright

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My "LA-Versary" 25 has made it to Inglewooood! Celebrating 25 years with 25 events/spots/happenings would not be complete without a stop in South LA! #LAVersary25
#9...The Un-Erasable Solo Festival
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Housed at the @willieageeplayhouse in @cityofinglewood the 2nd annual @theunerasablefest features some of the best and brightest performers in LA-LA Land. @leshaytboyce brought down the house with her poignant and hilarious one-woman show, FBI: Federal Bureau of Infidelity directed by @paristheplaywright. She and a dozen other performers will be featured through Sept 27th. Go go gooo!
#supporttheatre #unerasablesolofestival
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Festival Producers: @shelliboone @paristheplaywright
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@discoverla
@losangelesfunevents
@losangelesmochas
@ladramacritics
@naacptheatreawards
@naacplosangeles
@blacktheatrenetwork taken in Willie Agee Playhouse fka Inglewood Playhouse by @paristheplaywright

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You’re going to thank me for this…get yourself down to enjoy the 2nd annual @theunerasablefest a brilliant collection of one person shows created by my expansively talented brotha @paristheplaywright the caliber of performance is truly top notch!! After getting a taste I want to be back for every single one of them👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🚨🚨🚨

#theatre #blacktheatre #excellence #comedy #drama by @paristheplaywright

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Come on out to the Unerasable Story Hour! Sat. Sept. 19th at 8:40pm. Let’s Eat, Drink, and hear stories. All tickets are pay what you can. Click the link in bio to purchase! by @paristheplaywright

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