Solo Shows and Festival
Stories told through one voice. Explore my work as a solo performer, playwright, and festival co-founder.
Bloodline
Written and performed by Paris Crayton III
Directed by Dennis Neal
Three generations of Black men sharing the name Paris navigate love, fatherhood, and self-discovery in a semi-autobiographical solo show about the legacies we inherit and the ones we choose to leave.
Winner: Staff Pick & Critic’s Choice
2023 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
5/5 Review
Winnipeg Free Press, 2024 Winnipeg Fringe
“He touches on Black masculinity with remarkable tenderness”
Thandi Vera, Winnipeg Free Press
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“a powerful performance”
John Lyle Belden, Plays with John & Wendy
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“achingly poetic and authentically raw”
Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly
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Spare the Rod
Written and performed by Paris Crayton III
Through humor, music, and intimate storytelling, Paris confronts childhood abuse, inherited trauma, and the journey toward self-love.
Winner: Best Male Performance
Paris Crayton III, Spare the Rod
2019 Orlando Fringe Critics Choice Awards
“it’s impossible not to be moved by Crayton’s quest.”
Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly
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Class Dismissed
Written by Paris Crayton III
Performed by Dionna D. Davis
Produced by Out of Hand Theater
Through five interconnected voices, this solo play confronts classroom censorship, the erasure of Black history, and the fight to have every identity acknowledged.
Recognized with three 2024 Suzi Bass Award nominations.
The UnErasable Solo Festival
Co-founded by Paris Crayton III and Shelli Boone
A celebration of solo performance that gives artists a stage to tell their stories, claim their voices, and connect with community.
Supporting artists with 70% of their ticket revenue.
Bring Your Story to the Stage
Book one of my solo shows, produce Class Dismissed, collaborate with The UnErasable Solo Festival, or work with me to write and develop a solo show of your own.
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