Paris Crayton III has been acting, writing, singing and dancing since he was a child. His love for entertainment came from his kindergarten graduation when he was called upon 4 times to recite speeches when the other kids forgot them or were too afraid. As he grew older he began to put on plays for the family . Paris has been in many mainstage shows around the country and has toured with the hit gospel play "A Woman's Worth" starring the soul stirring Ann Nesby from the "Sounds of Blackness" and Dorien Wilson from the hit T.V. show "The Parkers." His first movie was called "Tapestry of Shadows" by David Martyn Conley and it was the number one rated movie at the African American Film festival in L.A. It also won best drama and best ensemble acting awards. Paris is also a well known choreographer and dancer opening for such acts as "Earth, Wind, and Fire" and "50 Cent" He was the choreographer for Fontboone College dancers in St. Louis and Brooks College dancers in Long Beach CA . Now he is making his mark in the playwriting business. His play "The Real Meaning of Christmas" was perfomed at the Harbor Light Salvation Army in St. Louis in 2004. Since then, he has written and directed many plays including the smash hit "The Day Daddy Came Home" starring his little cousin Krystle Morehouse and "Eye of the Beholder" in Orlando Florida to an audience of over 1500!He is a true Believer in CHRIST and knows that with him anything is possible.My Mission.Usually when you go to the theatre, depending on what kind of show it is, the crowd will be of one race. Of course the African americans flock to see Tyler Perry or any other "gospel" play that comes to their city. Caucasions and other races rush out to see "Wicked" "Oliver" "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", things like that. Being a true lover of the theatre, I go see every play that comes and it upsets me that we are so divided when it comes to theatre. Why don't african americans support broadway shows? Is the cost of the ticket too high? Well if you went to see them, you'd know why. The sets, costumes, lights, and sounds are amazing. Why don't caucasion people support "Gospel" or "Chitlin circuit" shows? Do they think that they won't be able too understand it? Do they think it's the same stories told over and over again. Who knows? My goal is to bring people together. My dream is to one day look out into the crownd and see African American, Caucasion, Hispanic, and Chinese all sitting together. I guess you can call me the Dr. King of theatre. I want to Bridge the gap.My class at act one.
