BLERDS

Not so long ago… three young teens set out on a quest to meet their idol.

By J. Corey Buckner
Directed by Derek J. Snow

April 4–19, 2025

Featuring:

Dominique Owen Lewis – DJ
Kenny Rayborn – Kiera
Malik Smith – Brandon
Deondra Kamau Means – Derek
Meredith Frankie Crutcher – Tonya
Philip Latham – Stranger
Ajani Hammack – Monster/Lee
Tierra London Rush – Tonya/Kiera Understudy
Jeffery J. Jackson – Derek Understudy

Creative Team:

Derek J. Snow – Director
Elexis Selmon – Assistant Director
Jidé Fresh – Scenic Designer
Mike Gaynor – Lighting designer
Douglas Borntrager – Sound & Projection Designer
Noelle Wedig – Costume Designer

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About The Show

World Premiere
BLERDS (Black + Nerd) follows three middle schoolers as they set off across Washington, DC, on a quest to reach a Star Wars Convention and meet the coolest Jedi in the galaxy: Samuel L. Jackson.

A world premiere coming-of-age journey in the spirit of The Goonies and Stand By Me from J. Corey Buckner. An adventure quest about Black family joy and the perils of the very real world, as told through the lens of Star Wars fandom.

Rated: PG-13

Content Warnings: adult language, themes around violence, active shooter, depictions of guns