Commiserate and laugh with four comedic storytellers as they recount polarizing racial experiences of “living while Black” in America. This Short Kuts Show revolves around the theme “Men of Change.” It will feature storytellers who use their comedic skills within the stories they share to give voice to the things we may think about but don’t say, and also to help us listen to the hard truths about the life we live. This comedy show is a salute to all Black comedians who use comedy and satire with a political conscience. Note: This PG program is suitable for adults and youth 13 and older. 

These storytellers/comedians are Men of Change in their own rights who will honor men featured in the Men of Change: Power.Triumph. Truth exhibition and also share their own stories of change.

Participating Storytellers Include:

• Fred Watkins is an actor and comedian. Fred established Lil’ Laughs, an anti-bullying mentoring program that uses comedy as a vehicle to build confidence and break down the cycle of bullying for middle, elementary, and high school students in Baltimore.
• Stacey Carver is a professional comedian and actor. He performs at venues around the county and at Air Forces bases in the UK spreading laughter. Stacey has appeared on TV One’s Roland Martin, BET’s Comic View, Oprah, Regis and Kelly and various other tv shows.
• Laughin’ Lenny is a professional comedien from Washington, DC. Lenny has appeared on BET Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, Def Comedy Jam, P. Diddy Bad Boys of Comedy and Christian Comedy on BET: “God Ain’t No Joke”. Lenny has become a mentor for several youth program by supporting the anti-drug programs around the country. Laughin’ Lenny’s mainstream clean and funny approach to comedy has allowed him to stand out as one of the elite performers of today.
• Larry Lancaster  is the Host of Throwback Saturdays on WEAA 88.9 FM which airs every Saturday morning from 10am -12pm. His accomplishments include appearances on The Apollo, BET Comicview, national television commercials, clubs, theaters, colleges and churches throughout the East, West and Southeast Coasts. Larry is also the host of Comedy Night at The Place Lounge. Larry has opened for: Mike Epps, Paul Mooney, Bruce Bruce, Rodney Perry, Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, Tony Rock, Sommore, Tracey Morgan, Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michelle, The Manhattan’s and The Temptations to name a few.

THE SHORT KUTS SHOW IS A LIVE SHORT STORYTELLING SERIES inspired by the  African-American oral narrative tale-telling traditions and person-to-person(s) information sharing culture that has been critical to the survival of the Black American community since our first arrival. The Short Kuts Show is a project created by Cambio Group Co-Founder and equity advocate and consultant, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, Ph.D. The Short Kuts Show performance is directed by Marc LaVeau.

To RSVP. CLICK HERE.  Cost:  Free with Museum Admission.

Presented in conjunction with Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.

Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.