Faith, Community, and Entertainment: A Las Vegas Outing with a Message
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February 23, 2026
A Meaningful Group Outing for Churches and Ministries
For many churches and faith communities in Las Vegas, planning group outings can be a challenge: you want something engaging and entertaining, but also meaningful and aligned with your values. Back in the Day checks every box.
A Story Rooted in Real Life, Choices, and Forgiveness
Presented by Lighthouse LV & S.A.V.E. in association with Black Pages International and Bronz’D Entertainment, this 1960s Chicago stage play dives into the real-life consequences of choices, the weight of reputation, and the power of forgiveness. A teen pregnancy becomes the spark that exposes generational wounds, church expectations, and the tension between image and truth—all themes familiar to many Black families and congregations.
The Creative Team and the Message
The script, written by Eugene Dillanado and directed by Eugene Parker, doesn’t sugarcoat hard topics, but it also doesn’t leave audiences without hope. The music, humor, and heartfelt scenes create space for healing conversations long after the curtain falls.
How Faith Groups Can Build a Full Outing
Here’s how faith groups can build a full outing:
- Reserve a block of seats for one of the March show dates.
- Use BlackPagesInternational.com to choose a Black-owned restaurant or café where your group can gather before or after the performance.
- Turn the night into a teachable moment with a short discussion or reflection time, connecting the themes of the play to Scripture, family, and community life.
Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities:
Contact Eugene Parker at 708-574-6398
Contact Eugene Dillanado at 773-407-1470
Back in the Day offers Las Vegas churches and ministries a rare combination: a night of high-quality theater rooted in Black culture that also opens the door to real, necessary conversations. When you pair it with intentional support of Black-owned businesses found on Black Pages International, your outing becomes both ministry and economic empowerment.
