A product of South Central L.A., Larry took interest in the performing arts at the early age of nine. By age twelve, Larry was performing professionally while touring with “Young Soul”, a cadre of artists from Samuel Gompers Jr. High School in Los Angeles, CA. This young group of artists mesmerized thousands of students throughout California with their powerful message through poetry, dance and song accompanied by a jazz orchestra. A film was also made to capture the exceptional excellence of “Young Soul” in 968 produced by Barry Kroeger. Larry, went on tour for three years and starred in the black opera entitled “Bread Beans and Things” written and directed by Julius Johnson. He also played the part of “Purlie” in the Ossie Davis musical “Purlie Victorious.” By age seventeen, Larry had starred in three movies and performed in over two hundred shows. While attending CSUN he had roles on the most noted television shows of “Good Times” and “What’s Happening”. Upon obtaining a degree in Theatre and Science and working in an educational setting, Larry began writing children’s plays, stories and songs. In the early eighties, he was commissioned to write and direct a musical entitled “Great Getting Up Mornin” including such great legends as Rosa parks and Roscoe Lee Brown. This endeavor generated over $30,000 in only one evening performance. Larry’s professional teaching career in the fields of Math and Drama expands over two decades. Larry is currently involved in several entrepreneurial projects which includes the culturally creative performance group “Cosmic Blend,” and Robinson Enterprises (a family catering business). Larry has received numerous certificates of recognition for his work in theatre. Larry has also authored several projects with TPC and continues to seve as a creative consultant, and a working performer with various community groups. He is currently working on several scripts, and received a nomination from the 2004 NAACP Theatre Awards for “Best Playwright.” Someday Larry envisions one of his works being performed on a major stage in America or Europe, watch out Broadway make wat for TPC! Praises to the Creator and his master plan.
