Instagram story viewer> @coreyabrooks86> Tagged

Corey Brooks

@coreyabrooks86

1.8K

followers

8193

following

SIGMA ALPHA PI Honor Society God is /Father/Actor/ Writer/Director [email protected] Harlem NY In this Guys MindTheater Festival July 25

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Join our community! This is where development happens!

3

1

Last month was a true example of what it’s like to be in community & to support one another. Congratulations to @shanaymorant on winning Dope Poet Of The Night & being the second musician to do so. Shout out to @shay_21day winning our one liner
challenge ✍🏾. So happy to have yall in the cypher 🎙️
See yall October 22nd
#ourcypherconsistsoflyricists #dopepoets #culture #poetryasusual

118

13

Another show in the books!!! 🎭

Every rehearsal, every scene, and every performance continues to teach me something new. I’m grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such talented artists and continue growing as an actor.

Here’s a look back at a few moments from SHOWTIME.

I had the privilege of playing Kalek, a young up-and-coming rapper preparing for the biggest performance of his career. Stepping into his shoes was so much fun, and this character truly found a warm place in my heart. Every rehearsal and every performance reminded me why I love telling stories.

A huge thank you to my incredible co-star @thunnybrown for bringing so much energy and talent to the stage.

Special thanks to our directors, @coreyabrooks86 & @why.front , for your vision and leadership, and to our writer, @kareemfromeny , for creating a story that allowed us to bring these characters to life.

Grateful to everyone who supported this production.

The journey continues. 🎬

#SHOWTIME #Actor #ActingJourney #NYCActor Theatre StageActor Performer Storytelling KeepCreating Grateful

63

25

Thunny Brown aka Simple Simple Simon. It's "SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

61

48

We all wear masks for various reasons, sometimes for good sometimes for bad , some for crime, some to hide others for laughs. Why do you wear yours. It's "SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

6

0

Thunny Brown aka Simple Simple Simon. It's "SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

22

2

With Playwright and fellow actor Dominique Andriease after my performance. Took a minute to realize how moved and affected she was by the sensitive subject matter of the piece. There were as many tears as laughs and applause. We had to lean on each other and trust in the Most High to navigate this mixed bag of emotions. It's
"SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

58

2

Thunny Brown aka Simple Simple Simon and my talented Co Star Pholosify B aka Kalek represented stars of stage and screen from a by gone Era and current day highlighting some of the similarities and differences of each. It's
"SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

32

6

Introducing Clifford Simon aka Simple Simple Simon. It's
"SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

19

2

No one ever sees The tears of a Clown. In Show business It's not all smiles and games but the Show must go on. It's "SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

15

4

No one ever sees The tears of a Clown. In Show business It's not all smiles and games but the Show must go on. It's "SHOWTIME!" This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of portraying a critical historic comedic figure from our past. Whites originally used burnt cork to paint their faces Black with large over exaggerated red lips to make fun of and perpetuate many of the racist stereotypes we know today of African Americans and Dark skinned Indigenous Tribes. Just like with all things we took the practice made it our own and did it better than they ever could have imagined. Much the same way it happens today in sports and music, one of the reasons many of the 1 %'s hate us with a passion to this day. When you know better you do better. In this hateful and hurtful Amerikkka that hates us and taught us to hate us, even that comes at a price which more times than not is your Life. Each one teach one. Power to the People.

24

10

We invite you to a stage reading of ‘In This Guy’s Mind’ tomorrow at 2 PM in Harlem, New York directed by Corey Brooks @coreyabrooks86 with contributions from other writers @sundayrosegold including myself. I’m playfully trying to keep up with the Joneses and the girls. Check the link in bio if you’re available and come through for performances.

#InThisGuysMind
#StageReading
#HarlemNYC
#loverhetorical
#LinkInBio

17

6