E. Lynn Harris – Author Invisible Life: The Novel
E. Lynn Harris (1955–2009) was a literary pioneer whose work redefined contemporary fiction by amplifying themes of identity, love, and self-acceptance. Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, he attended the University of Arkansas, breaking barriers as its first Black male cheerleader and yearbook editor.
Harris’ debut novel, Invisible Life (1991), was a groundbreaking exploration of personal truth and resilience, giving voice to stories rarely told in mainstream literature. Harris coined the phrase DL (Down Low). Initially self-published, selling from the trunk of his car to beauty salons, Invisible Life overwhelming success led to a national publishing deal and recognition as one of the top 20 classic works of modern literature. Harris went on to write twelve consecutive New York Times bestsellers, building a devoted following, particularly among African American women, with 6 NAACP IMAGE AWARD nominations “Best Fiction”. In 2019, Harris was posthumously honored on the Stonewall Inn National LGBTQ Wall of Honor, cementing his impact as a storyteller who challenged norms, inspired change and invented a new genre of novels about successful and glamorous Black Men with sexual identity conflicts (and the Women and Men who Love them.)
Proteus X – Curator Producer/Writer/Director
“If we were all honest, we would all acknowledge that we live a part of our lives… INVISIBLE.”
Proteus X conceived and developed INVISIBLE LIFE: The Musical and holds the exclusive Intellectual Property Rights to the complete catalog of New York Times bestselling author E. Lynn Harris—spanning all 16 novels. Proteus X has made it his life’s mission to ensure that each new generation discovers E. Lynn Harris’ timeless message of love, identity, authenticity, and self-acceptance.
A graduate of Syracuse University. Proteus X is an Ex-Hollywood Casting Director (Disappearing Acts, Soul Food). HBO Executive Producer. Paramount Pictures Executive Producer (Screenwriter).
Ex-Model (VIBE, The SOURCE, EBONY, CROSS COLOURS, VERSACE).
Proteus X produced the critically acclaimed musical Sanctified at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC.
EX-Dancer MTV The GRIND. Served Face HBO OZ.
Javon Johnson Producer/Writer/Director
Currently starring as Richard Hallsen in Tyler Perry’s hit BET drama The Oval, Javon Johnson is a native of Anderson, South Carolina.
A Broadway actor (Lombardi) and protégé of the late August Wilson. Johnson is an award-winning writer whose play Hambone was produced during Victory Gardens Theater’s Tony Award-winning season. His short film Heaven, directed by Chadwick Boseman, earned a nomination from the African Movie Academy Awards.
Johnson co-directed the sold-out Apollo Theater showcase of E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical and appeared as the Reverend in Tyler Perry’s film Boo! A Madea Halloween.
New cast member Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer.
Ashford & Simpson
Original Score (Music & Lyrics)
22 Gold & Platinum Records
- I’m Every Woman (Oprah’s Theme)
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- You’re All I Need To Get By
- Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing
- Solid As A Rock
Motown on Broadway
- 5 Legendary Songs
20 ASCAP Awards
- Diana Ross
- Marvin Gaye
- Chaka Khan
- Whitney Houston
- Aretha Franklin
- Quincy Jones
- Amy Winehouse
- Ray Charles
e’Marcus Harper-Short Musical Director
e’Marcus Harper-Short is a GRAMMY Award nominee, Hollywood NAACP Theater Image Award nominee, multi Helen Hayes Award nominee, and a HELEN HAYES winning Musical Director. Career highlights include productions of CROWNS by Regina Taylor, Black Nativity, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Top dog/Underdog, Dinah Was, da Kink in my Hair, and E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical showcase at the Apollo Theater.
Performances/tours/recordings/television appearances include Lionel Ritchie, Michael Jackson, Walter Hawkins, MC Hammer, Tramaine Hawkins.
e’Marcus is also a Helen Hayes nominated sound designer, former Artist in Residence at his alma mater Howard University’s Department of Theater Arts, and currently a United States Special Arts Envoy.
DJ Teddy Douglas
Legendary Father of House Music DJ Teddy
What does Micheal Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Crystal Waters, Erykah Badu, Martha Wash and Ultra Nate’ all have in common? All of them have been produced by Grammy nominated Teddy Douglas of The Basement Boys. The Basement Boys have produced countless dance classics like the 1991 Gold single “Gypsy Woman” (la da dee, la da da.)
DJ Teddy’s Jasper Street Co. Record Label LP “Rejoicing” received a Grammy nomination for Best Remix Single “Praying for You” by Louie Vega.