Daily Hip-Hop News:Master P Pens Hurricane Katrina Play, Takes It On Tour
Wednesday. 8.30.06 7:06 am
Tuesday - August 29, 2006 by Janeé Bolden
Master P
New Orleans native, Master P, has recently penned "Uncle Willy's Family" a hip-hop gospel comedy play about one family's post Hurricane Katrina experience.
The play stars comedian Terry Miles as Vietnam veteran Uncle Willy, who takes in several members of his extended family when their home is destroyed during Hurricane Katrina.
"The moral of the play is put your trust in God, believe in your family. Nothing is impossible. Use hard times as an opportunity to grow," Master P told Yahoo!Music.
Clearly the rapper, who was raised in New Orleans' 3rd Ward Calliope Projects, is putting this belief to practice. Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, appears as an actor in the play, as does his son Romeo and his brother Silkk the Shocker who both rap as well.
Master P also credited the success of Tyler Perry's Madea franchise for building up the gospel theater audience.
"Madea opened the door, and there hasn't been another character who could stand on his own. This is a great opportunity to open up a lot more doors for other people to have a play based around a character," Master P told Yahoo!Music.
"Uncle Willy's Family" is scheduled to go on the road touring the Gulf region during early September. The play is scheduled to visit Meridien, Jackson and Greenwood, Mississippi in addition to Beaumont, Texas. Additional performances are expected in New Orleans, Houston, Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. For more information about "Uncle Willy's Family" please visit: www.unclewilly.com.
In related news, Master P is also planning to begin casting his reality TV series next month. The show "America's Next Hip-Hop Stars". Snoop Dogg, Romeo, Paul Wall and former BET personality Free have been tapped to judge the competition on the TV show. Those interested in trying out can register at the official website for the series.
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