confessions of a black dad

How do you get through being bullied as a child, overcome addiction, battle cancer, and try to be a husband and father—with no blueprint—while navigating life as a Black man in America?

In this raw, hilarious, and deeply moving one-man show, comedian and storyteller Corey Manning lays it all bare. Confessions of a Black Dad is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed Confessions of a Black Man in Boston and continues his powerful exploration of identity, healing, and growth.

Blending stand-up comedy, storytelling, acting, and real-life reflection, Corey takes audiences on a journey through trauma, triumph, and transformation. Using humor, long-lost talents, and unflinching honesty, he delivers more than a performance—it’s part testimony, part healing circle, and all heart.

"This was church. This was therapy. This was comedy that hit you in the soul."
— Audience Member, New York
 

"I created this show because I got tired of people saying, ‘I know how you feel’ when they didn’t. So I decided to tell them—honestly, painfully, and with laughter."
— Corey Manning
 

DATE: Saturday, September 21, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hibernian Hall, Boston, MA
RUN TIME: 90 minutes + optional audience Q&A
TICKETS: blackdad.eventbrite.com

Confessions of a Black Dad is a one-man show written and performed by comedian Corey Manning.
Through comedy, storytelling, dramatization, and honest reflection, Corey takes audiences on a journey from growing up in a single-parent home in the projects to navigating addiction, mental health, cancer survival, and the everyday challenges of being a Black father trying to hold it all together.

Whether you're a parent, a survivor, an advocate in the field, or someone who just needs to laugh and feel seen—this show is for you.