NEWS & REVIEWS: BROTHERS OF AFFLICTION

Paris Crayton III Brings Gritty, Powerful Drama to L.A. with ‘Brothers of Affliction’ 

Paris Crayton III in action, directing the production. (Courtesy photo)

Read the review from the LA Sentinel 2/12/2025

Brothers of Affliction” makes its West Coast debut at the Willie Agee Playhouse in Inglewood, running from March 14 to March 30. 

Written, produced, and directed by acclaimed playwright Paris Crayton III, this raw and unfiltered drama offers audiences an intimate look at Black male vulnerability, healing, brotherhood, trauma, and redemption. 

Crayton, a playwright, director, and actor with over 50 theater credits, describes his artistry as one rooted in healing. “Brothers of Affliction” is no exception.  

“There was a lot of trauma in my life,” he explains. “The first part was trauma; the second part is healing. Everything I do is about healing—healing myself, my inner child, and hopefully, the audience as well.”