Robinson, continues the undress, calls
for his friend “Mike!” to get on stage as
we are moved by Mike’s aka. TT’s rise
from gay child to out and proud gay
teenager, including life altering
decisions TT makes when he finally felt
secure and in love with another boy.
TT advises the ladies that the peace
sign should be “opened” to good
peace and “closed” to unsettled
peace. TT’s catch phrases of, “Hello?”
and “”whatever, whatever” didn’t
deviate from the emotion impaled by
his spirit.
“My Baby” (in THREE stages) follows a mini series of situations dealing with
exactly that, My Baby. Of course very funny, very colorfully, energetically and
with all, emotionally put together. At this point I am obliged to comment on
Robinson unbuttoning the rest of his shirt. Stage lights, performance poetry, and
great abs is quite the combination.
Applause followed thunderously with every piece. Robinson was preceded by a
collection of young spoken word poets and high school acts (including the
HILARIOUS “pick the red envelope, pick the white envelope” skit put together
by The John Battledale Theatre Ensemble of Hallandale High School) and a sonic
delight put on by the Plantation High School Stomp Team.
Spoken word, prophetic-like, and telling poets included (21) year old Sopha “my
peace has gashed depletions”, “So much woman, so much little girl”. We have
fedora wearing T.P. “I’m having trouble replacing this black on black crime, with
this black on black rhyme” also his powerful piece “Cradle To The Grave”. We
also see D.O.I Boi (Determination Over Er’ thang) performing his last of several
great pieces, “This Card”. D.O.E. Boi says “changing that laffy taffy for cashy,
for his friend “Mike!” to get on stage as
we are moved by Mike’s aka. TT’s rise
from gay child to out and proud gay
teenager, including life altering
decisions TT makes when he finally felt
secure and in love with another boy.
TT advises the ladies that the peace
sign should be “opened” to good
peace and “closed” to unsettled
peace. TT’s catch phrases of, “Hello?”
and “”whatever, whatever” didn’t
deviate from the emotion impaled by
his spirit.
“My Baby” (in THREE stages) follows a mini series of situations dealing with
exactly that, My Baby. Of course very funny, very colorfully, energetically and
with all, emotionally put together. At this point I am obliged to comment on
Robinson unbuttoning the rest of his shirt. Stage lights, performance poetry, and
great abs is quite the combination.
Applause followed thunderously with every piece. Robinson was preceded by a
collection of young spoken word poets and high school acts (including the
HILARIOUS “pick the red envelope, pick the white envelope” skit put together
by The John Battledale Theatre Ensemble of Hallandale High School) and a sonic
delight put on by the Plantation High School Stomp Team.
Spoken word, prophetic-like, and telling poets included (21) year old Sopha “my
peace has gashed depletions”, “So much woman, so much little girl”. We have
fedora wearing T.P. “I’m having trouble replacing this black on black crime, with
this black on black rhyme” also his powerful piece “Cradle To The Grave”. We
also see D.O.I Boi (Determination Over Er’ thang) performing his last of several
great pieces, “This Card”. D.O.E. Boi says “changing that laffy taffy for cashy,
Pop, Michael Jackson and one black glove for all the “dark-skinned” people.
Very dapper in a classic black and white Smooth Criminal-esque suit, on the
back of the coat in shimmering glitter, “God..Me, HIV? And the angel logo for
the movie. He starts with a brief introduction to the audience as an angel and
permission from God, as a small blessing on the word he is about to speak.
Memorable pieces include a character the commits an accidental yet
emotionally charged shooting at a red light in his vehicle, another is the
character of athlete Tyrone Biggins or “Mudbone” and his brave offense against
the “crackdown” that he is facing due to the harms of graduating from one ill
habit to the next.
Very dapper in a classic black and white Smooth Criminal-esque suit, on the
back of the coat in shimmering glitter, “God..Me, HIV? And the angel logo for
the movie. He starts with a brief introduction to the audience as an angel and
permission from God, as a small blessing on the word he is about to speak.
Memorable pieces include a character the commits an accidental yet
emotionally charged shooting at a red light in his vehicle, another is the
character of athlete Tyrone Biggins or “Mudbone” and his brave offense against
the “crackdown” that he is facing due to the harms of graduating from one ill
habit to the next.
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“God, me…HIV?” | Devin T. Robinson X “Egypt” Presents…
by Armando Diaz Jr. | photography by Lee Rowand
“If you know someone with HIV, love them for who they are…not for what they
have.”
Strong and sensitive words spoken by Devin T. Robinson X, also known as “Egypt”
near the end of the filming for his one man show, as footage for the upcoming
movie, God, me…HIV?” (with a debut date of December 1st, 2009).
As mentioned, footage for the above film was being taped at this event.
With a resume of performances stretching across networks the likes of MTV, BET,
NBC and CBS, Robinson humbly takes on a local neighborhood stage to express
his message. The actor, while in various stages of undress, introduces, entertains
and provokes the audience with a slew of personalities and situations. They all
share one common thread, and that is the effect that HIV has had, whether
good or whether bad.
Robinson, (to begin), wearing one white glove as a personal ode to the King of
“God, me…HIV?” | Devin T. Robinson X “Egypt” Presents…
by Armando Diaz Jr. | photography by Lee Rowand
“If you know someone with HIV, love them for who they are…not for what they
have.”
Strong and sensitive words spoken by Devin T. Robinson X, also known as “Egypt”
near the end of the filming for his one man show, as footage for the upcoming
movie, God, me…HIV?” (with a debut date of December 1st, 2009).
As mentioned, footage for the above film was being taped at this event.
With a resume of performances stretching across networks the likes of MTV, BET,
NBC and CBS, Robinson humbly takes on a local neighborhood stage to express
his message. The actor, while in various stages of undress, introduces, entertains
and provokes the audience with a slew of personalities and situations. They all
share one common thread, and that is the effect that HIV has had, whether
good or whether bad.
Robinson, (to begin), wearing one white glove as a personal ode to the King of
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cashy. Not any less intense were the single
pieces by Bryan P. and (21) year old Pure Blood,
a sicle cell anemia survivor.
Robinson’s incredible performance is intense,
straight forward and compassionate. The
reality added by the clever optimism of his
young acts,
adds to the energy and truth of the entire
project. The audience learns a
little something more that they have not known about each personality or
that character’s situation.
But more importantly, with a little more thoughtfulness on the subject of HIV, and
those with it in their lives.
Robinson states towards the end, “we spend so much time hiding truths, we
spend so much time lying, we need to speak out and talk about this, talk to your
kids…this HIV it’s exterminating us all”.
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center is located in Ft.
Lauderdale @ 2650 W Sistrunk Blvd, 33311.
For more information on Devin Robinson X aka “Egypt” and his powerful
creativity and performances please visit www.robinsonx.com
CLICK HERE for more Armando Diaz, Jr.
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing this source.
pieces by Bryan P. and (21) year old Pure Blood,
a sicle cell anemia survivor.
Robinson’s incredible performance is intense,
straight forward and compassionate. The
reality added by the clever optimism of his
young acts,
adds to the energy and truth of the entire
project. The audience learns a
little something more that they have not known about each personality or
that character’s situation.
But more importantly, with a little more thoughtfulness on the subject of HIV, and
those with it in their lives.
Robinson states towards the end, “we spend so much time hiding truths, we
spend so much time lying, we need to speak out and talk about this, talk to your
kids…this HIV it’s exterminating us all”.
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center is located in Ft.
Lauderdale @ 2650 W Sistrunk Blvd, 33311.
For more information on Devin Robinson X aka “Egypt” and his powerful
creativity and performances please visit www.robinsonx.com
CLICK HERE for more Armando Diaz, Jr.
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing this source.
