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A new one-woman show and comedy special written, co-directed, and performed by Lauren Vernea (The Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store), and co-directed by Emmy Nominated Actor Crystal Lee Brown premiering at the The Un-Erasable Solo Festival

LOS ANGELES, CA | August 26, 2026 — Creative Faith Media today announced the world premiere of God Has a Writer’s Room: And Other Secrets Black Jesus Told Me, a new one-woman show and comedy special written, co-directed, performed by comedian, writer, filmmaker, and podcaster Lauren Vernea and co-directed by Emmy Nominated Actor Crystal Lee Brown. The 70-minute, clean comedy, solo show will premiere with two performances on Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 25, 2026. The run is part of the The Un-Erasable Solo Festival at the Willie Agee Playhouse in Inglewood, California.

LOGLINE:

When a struggling Black comedian in Los Angeles, the “off-brand Kelly Rowland,” hits rock bottom, she discovers that her chaotic life has been guided all along by a heavenly writers’ room. She embarks on a hilarious, heartfelt journey from feeling invisible… to being hired by the ultimate Showrunner.

Part stand-up, part musical, and part solo theater, God Has a Writer’s Room takes audiences behind the curtain of the heavenly writers’ room.

“This show is my personal story, a love letter to all of the beautiful Black girls who ever felt invisible. I hope you see that God has always seen you. We got music, we got comedy, and we got 40 characters,” said Vernea. “This isn’t your typical solo show. It’s a stand-up special and solo-play hybrid that bridges my decades of theater with my comedy background. I wrote this for anyone who’s ever felt lost chasing their dream, anyone who has questioned God, and anyone wondering what God might be doing when life goes left. It’s hilarious, irreverent, vulnerable, and deeply heartfelt.”

The production is co-directed by Emmy®-nominated actor Crystal Lee Brown, whose credits span television, film, and theater.

“I chose to direct Lauren in God Has a Writer’s Room because I was drawn to her personal journey of faith and what it means to truly trust God, especially when the path ahead isn’t clear,” said Brown. “I saw an opportunity to help her shape that testimony into a theatrical experience that feels honest, vulnerable, and impactful.”

A SHOW WITHIN A STORY

The September premiere is also the culmination of a fully documented creative process. Creative Faith Media has been capturing the making of God Has a Writer’s Room, from the search for a director through table reads, rehearsals, creative breakthroughs, and opening night. Audiences can follow the journey online at @laurenvernea, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing the show to life.

Following its September premiere, God Has a Writer’s Room is being developed as a bookable touring production for theaters, churches, comedy clubs, colleges, and festivals nationwide. The production is also seeking media platforms, streamers, faith networks, and comedy partners interested in helping bring the show to a wider audience.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

What: God Has a Writer’s Room: And Other Secrets Black Jesus Told Me
Genre: Clean Comedy / Solo Theater
Written & Performed by: Lauren Vernea
Co-Directed by: Crystal Lee Brown
Where: Willie Agee Playhouse, 714 Warren Lane, Inglewood, CA 90302
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Run Time: 70 minutes
Tickets: Starting at $23.18 via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-has-a-writers-room-lauren-vernea-tickets-1995330998730
More Information: laurenernea.com

ABOUT LAUREN VERNEA: WRITER, PERFORMER, AND CO-DIRECTOR

Lauren Vernea is a Los Angeles-based comedy writer, producer, podcaster, filmmaker, and performer. She is the creator of God Has a Writer’s Room: And Other Secrets Black Jesus Told Me and founder of Creative Faith Media, a production company spanning documentary filmmaking, scripted comedy, podcasting, live performance, and ministry.

Her credits include documentary projects for Netflix, ABC, Starz, FOX, Quibi, Amazon, and PBS. She is the director, writer, and co-executive producer of the documentary Jesus Was a Migrant, produced with Dr. Jemar Tisby and Tisby Studios. She is also a screenwriter, sketch comedy writer for Smosh, a stand-up comedian who has performed at The Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory, and creator of the Top 5% global podcast 15 Minutes with Jesus. Vernea is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Fuller Seminary.

ABOUT CRYSTAL LEE BROWN: CO-DIRECTOR

Crystal Lee Brown is an Emmy®-nominated actor, director, creator, and acting coach whose work spans television, film, theater, and emerging formats. Her acting credits include Hidden Figures, Judas and the Black Messiah, Netflix’s Mindhunter, Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird, Chicago Med, Hightown, and All American: Homecoming.

In 2025, Brown made her directorial debut with RED: The Transformation of Malcolm X, a one-man multimedia stage production currently touring. She has since expanded her directing work into microdramas, including the vertical series First Encounters. Brown is also the founder of ITAPE LA, where she coaches actors for on-camera auditions and works as an on-set acting coach.

ABOUT PARIS CRAYTON III: DRAMATURG

Paris Crayton III is an award-winning playwright, actor, and director. He was one of ArtsATL’s “30 under 30” and Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Artist to Watch.” Creative Loafing named him 2014’s “Best Local Playwright.” Critics have called him “a powerful dramatist” and praised him as “One of the most important playwrights of our time.” His plays have been presented/workshopped by The Classical Theatre of Harlem, NewYorkRep, Aurora Theatre, Clark University, Rising Sage Theatre, Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, and more. Please visit www.pariscrayton3.com for more info.

ABOUT CREATIVE FAITH MEDIA

Creative Faith Media is a faith and comedy production company creating film, digital, and live content that entertains, uplifts, and connects. Through original series, live productions, documentaries, and social storytelling.

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