Want to party with Kenny Leon and Samuel L. Jackson?

Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon at a past "Blues in the Night" party benefiting True Colors Theatre Company. AJC file photo: Tyson Alan Horne

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon at a past "Blues in the Night" party benefiting True Colors Theatre Company. AJC file photo: Tyson Alan Horne

Kenny Leon and his friend Samuel L. Jackson are teeing up once again this Saturday for the annual golf tournament and gala benefiting True Colors Theatre Company programming, particularly the National August Wilson Monologue Competition for high school students. The tourney's sold out - but a few party tickets are available.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon at a past "Blues in the Night" party benefiting True Colors Theatre Company. AJC file photo: Tyson Alan Horne

Credit: Jennifer Brett

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

The star-studded guest list includes Ahmad Rashad, Julius "Dr J" Erving, Roland Martin, Glynn Turman, Flex Alexander, Shanice Williams, Phaedra Parks, John Beasley, Malik Beasley, Dale Ellis, Jasmine Guy, Crystal Fox, Leon Robinson, Tory Kittles, Rick Mahorn, Charlie Criss, Jonathan Babineaux, Victor Green, Mel Pender, Rod Coleman, Van Jakes, TC Carson, Earl Billings, Eugene Lee and Elijah Kelly.

The August Wilson Monologue Competition offers students of all races the  the opportunity to study theatre, explore African American culture and history, and hone their public speaking and reading comprehension skills. The program is active in communities in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas,  Greensboro, New York City, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles. 

Come join the fun and help young artists hone their talents! Photo: Courtesy of True Colors Theatre Company

Credit: Jennifer Brett

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Credit: Jennifer Brett